Secondary Distribution of Dual HIV/Syphilis Self-Testing Among Men Who Have Sex With Men: Pragmatic Randomized Controlled Trial in China.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The World Health Organization recommends dual HIV/syphilis testing, but this approach has not been examined in many low- and middle-income countries. Dual HIV/syphilis self-testing may accelerate secondary distribution of self-test kits. Preliminary studies in Guangdong, China, have demonstrated the feasibility and cost-effectiveness of dual HIV/syphilis self-testing distribution via social media, but evidence comparing dual HIV/syphilis self-testing to single HIV self-testing for secondary distribution within social networks remains limited in resource-limited settings.

Objective

We aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of secondary distribution of dual HIV/syphilis self-testing kits in promoting HIV testing uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China.

SUBMITTER: Wang M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12513326 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature