HIV self‐testing in India: implementation and qualitative evaluation of a web‐based programme with virtual counsellor support

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Authors

Rose Pollard Kaptchuk · Johns Hopkins University

Jalpa Thakker · Johns Hopkins University

Jade Bell · Johns Hopkins University

Saya Okram · YR Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education

Usha Gopinath · YR Gaitonde Centre for AIDS Research and Education

Shruti H. Mehta · Johns Hopkins University

Ajay Kumar Reddy

Abstract

Web-based HIVST services with tailored support appeared to facilitate HIV service access and engagement of harder-to-reach populations across India. Assistance from a community-oriented counsellor proved important to overcome literacy barriers and mistrust in order to support the HIVST process and service linkage. Learnings can inform global efforts to improve the critical step of diagnosis in achieving epidemic control for HIV and other infectious diseases.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Quality Education

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the International AIDS Society

Volume 27, Issue 6, pp. e26302-e26302

DOI: 10.1002/jia2.26302

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