A pilot trial of the peer-based distribution of HIV self-test kits among fishermen in Bulisa, Uganda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV self-testing (HIVST) addresses barriers to HIV diagnosis among men, but current approaches to distributing HIVST kits only reach a subset of the men requiring testing.

Methods

We conducted a pilot trial of the secondary distribution of HIVST kits through peer networks in fishing communities of Buliisa district (Uganda). We recruited distributors ("seeds") among male patients of a health facility, and among community members. Seeds were trained in HIVST and asked to distribute up to five kits to their peers ("recruits"). Recruits were referred to the study using a coupon, and asked to return the HIVST kit (used or unused). The accuracy of HIVST was measured against a confirmatory test conducted by a health worker. We conducted audio computer assisted self-inter

SUBMITTER: Choko AT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6264512 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature