Opportunities, challenges and perceived strategies for the uptake of the OraQuick HIV self-test among female sex workers in Ethiopia: a qualitative study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To explore the opportunities, challenges and perceived strategies for the uptake of OraQuick HIV self-testing (HIVST) among female sex workers in Ethiopia.

Design

A phenomenological study design, with the Integrated Behavioural Model used as a framework for analysis and interpretation.

Setting

Woldia, North Wollo, Ethiopia, 13-30 February 2024.

Participants

Twenty female sex workers and 18 key informants in Woldia participated in in-depth interviews, key informant interviews and focus group discussions.

Results

The advantages related to OraQuick HIVST include its privacy, ease of use, reduced waiting time, lowered transportation costs, usability for immobile individuals, application in screening for index case testing programmes, providing conf

SUBMITTER: Ayele M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12359498 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature