Comparing the Information and Support Needs of Different Population Groups in Preparation for 2015 Government Approval for HIV Self-testing in France.

ABSTRACT:

Context

HIV self-tests are currently being introduced in France with the aim of promoting screening both for the general population and for high-risk populations.

Objective

The current study aimed to identify and compare the information and support needs of the different target population groups.

Methods

The Delphi process was used to synthesize expert opinions for each population group. Experts were chosen for their experience and expertise in the area of HIV and HIV screening for each population. Each group developed recommendations for a specific population: six high HIV prevalence populations (men who have sex with men; transgender people; substance users; migrants from sub-Saharan Africa; French West Indies; French Guiana) and two low prevalence populations (the

SUBMITTER: Greacen T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4816498 | biostudies-literature | 2016

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature