Understanding the cost-utility of implementing HIV self-testing with digital-based supports.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HIV self-testing (HIVST) is an innovative strategy that has been shown to increase uptake of HIV testing compared to conventional facility-based testing. HIVST implementation with digital-based supports may help facilitate testing accessibility and linkage to care after a reactive self-test. Economic evidence around community-based implementation of HIVST is growing; however, economic evidence around digital-based HIVST approaches remains limited.

Methods

We used previously published cost and efficacy data from HIVST interventions, with the specific intervention model differing between scenarios. Digital-based interventions included text messaging campaigns and online websites that promoted uptake and linkage to HIVST care. Community-based interventions included

SUBMITTER: Empringham B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11772369 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature