HIV self-testing and partner notification strategies for key populations in low- to upper-middle-income countries: A mixed-methods systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV self-testing (HIVST) enhances case diagnosis, but information on its integration for index testing to partner notification is limited. Assessing the acceptability and feasibility of index HIVST and partner testing among people living with HIV (PLHIV) and undiagnosed key populations is critical to ending the AIDS epidemic.

Methods

A mixed-methods systematic review using a convergent segregated approach was conducted using the Joanna Briggs Institute's methodology. Four databases were used to conduct a literature review from October 2023 to March 2024, which included studies published between 2016 and 2023. Rayyan software was used for full-text screening. Meta-analysis was deemed infeasible; however, a qualitative meta-aggregation approach was conducted.

Res

SUBMITTER: Khandu L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12747344 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature