Accuracy of the Self-Administered Rapid HIV Urine Test in a Real-World Setting and Individual Preferences for HIV Self-Testing - Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China, July 2020-February 2021.

ABSTRACT:

What is already known about this topic?

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) self-testing serves as a crucial strategy for overcoming testing barriers, with urine-based self-testing emerging as a potential novel approach.

What is added by this report?

In a real-world setting, this study demonstrated that the urine rapid test exhibited lower diagnostic accuracy compared to the blood rapid test. Study participants expressed stronger preferences for HIV self-testing methods utilizing finger prick samples, accompanied by standard written instructions and lower costs.

What are the implications for public health practice?

Our findings indicate that rapid urine testing requires additional validation before widespread implementation. Future development efforts should prioritize

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11754850 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature