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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Qualitative Research
  • HIV/AIDS Prevention

Background:

  • The World Health Organization recommends HIV self-testing (HIVST), but evidence often lacks qualitative insights into user and organizational experiences.
  • Effective HIVST scale-up requires understanding diverse local contexts through qualitative data.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To systematically review and synthesize qualitative evidence on the experiences of using and organizing HIV self-testing.
  • To inform the effective implementation and scale-up of HIVST programs worldwide.

Main Methods:

  • A systematic search of multiple databases and gray literature sources was conducted.
  • Thematic analysis was employed to synthesize qualitative data from included studies.
  • Study quality and confidence in findings were rigorously assessed.

Main Results:

  • 18 qualitative studies were synthesized, from low, middle, and high-income countries.
  • HIVST expanded service delivery and reached priority populations, preferred for convenience and confidentiality.
  • HIVST reduced test-associated stigma and empowered individuals, with limited spousal coercion observed.

Conclusions:

  • HIVST should be offered as an additional HIV testing option to enhance testing coverage and empower individuals.
  • National policies need adaptation to effectively guide the scale-up of HIVST programs.