Acceptability of digital vending machines to improve access to sexual and reproductive health in Brighton, UK: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Sexual health remains a public health priority and relies on widely available testing to enable prompt diagnosis and treatment. Technology-based approaches to distribute tests have potential to increase access and enable prompt diagnosis and treatment. We evaluated the acceptability of vending machines (VMs) to distribute HIV self-test (HIVST) and sexually transmitted infection (STI) self-sample kits, from the service user and stakeholder perspective.

Methods

Six VMs were placed across Brighton and Hove (UK) in publicly accessible locations. After use, individuals received a text with an online questionnaire link. Participants completing the questionnaire were invited to a semistructured interview. Stakeholders were staff on sites where the VM was placed. Data a

SUBMITTER: Dhillon S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812820 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature