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[Current status of HIV self-testing application].

H Y Bao¹, Y Xiong¹, M A R L E Y Marley²

¹Dermatology Hospital of Southern Medical University, Guangzhou 510095, China; University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Project-China, Guangzhou 510095, China.

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HIV self-testing expands HIV testing coverage in key populations. This review examines global policies and models to improve HIV self-testing accessibility and utilization, particularly in China.

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Infectious Disease Control
Diagnostic Technologies

Background:

HIV self-testing is a crucial strategy for increasing HIV testing access among key populations.
The World Health Organization (WHO) released guidelines in 2016 to promote HIV self-testing and partner notification.
Global implementation of HIV self-testing has demonstrated significant success.

Purpose of the Study:

To provide a comprehensive overview of global and domestic HIV self-testing policies.
To analyze intervention models, kit usage, and accuracy of HIV self-testing.
To offer recommendations for enhancing HIV self-testing programs in China.

Main Methods:

Literature review of international and domestic policies on HIV self-testing.
Analysis of intervention models and utilization of HIV self-testing kits.
Evaluation of the accuracy of HIV self-testing kits and counseling services.

Main Results:

HIV self-testing shows high acceptance and value in key populations.
Existing policies and intervention models vary globally.
Accuracy of self-testing kits and the role of counseling are critical factors.

Conclusions:

HIV self-testing is an effective tool for expanding HIV testing coverage.
Further research and policy refinement are needed to optimize HIV self-testing in China.
Integrating counseling services enhances the effectiveness of HIV self-testing programs.