Feasibility of an HIV self-testing intervention: a formative qualitative study among individuals, community leaders, and HIV testing experts in northern Tanzania.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Achieving the 95-95-95 global targets by 2030, innovative HIV testing models, such as HIV self-testing are needed for people, who are unaware of their HIV status. We aimed to explore key informants, mountain climbing porters, and female bar workers' attitudes, perceived norms, and personal agency related to HIV self-testing.

Methods

This was a formative qualitative study to inform the design of an HIV self-testing intervention in Northern Tanzania. Informed by the Integrated Behaviour Model, we conducted four focus group discussions, and 18 in-depth interviews with purposively selected participants. Data were analyzed using the framework method.

Results

We recruited 55 participants. Most participants had positive attitudes towards HIVST, in that they antici

SUBMITTER: Njau B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7161285 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature