Who has never tested for HIV following a community-based distribution of HIV self-test kits? Establishing associated predictors in rural Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT: In 2023, Zimbabwe attained the 95-95-95 UNAIDS targets. However, some sub-populations are substantially less likely to have tested for HIV. Knowledge of characteristics of these groups is crucial in designing interventions that address their needs. We estimated the prevalence and predictors of "never-having tested for HIV" status following community-based distribution of HIV self-test kits in rural Zimbabwe. We analysed data from a household survey conducted as part of a cluster randomised trial comparing two community-based HIVST distribution models in six rural districts in 2018-19. HIVST distribution was conducted over one month, followed by the household survey after four months. Survey participants aged 16 years and above completed self-administered Audio-Computer-Assisted-Survey-Inst

SUBMITTER: Murenjekwa W 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12043167 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature