COVID-19 self-testing in Nigeria: Stakeholders' opinions and perspectives on its value for case detection.

ABSTRACT:

Background

COVID-19 testing coverage is limited in Nigeria. Access to rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen-detection self-testing kits may help improve the detection of asymptomatic and mildly symptomatic cases and increase the country's low rate of SARS-CoV-2 testing. Before implementing self-testing in Nigeria, assessing the population's perceptions regarding this approach is imperative. In mid-2021, an exploratory cross-sectional qualitative research was conducted to investigate stakeholders' values and preferences for SARS-CoV-2 self-testing in Nigeria.

Methods

In-person and online semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions with healthcare workers, representatives of civil society, and potential implementors of self-testing delivery programs were used to explore values a

SUBMITTER: Undelikwo VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10101386 | biostudies-literature | 2023

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature