Acceptability of oral HIV self-testing among female sex workers in Gaborone, Botswana.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV prevalence among female sex workers (FSW) in sub-Saharan Africa is much higher than in the general population. HIV self-testing (HIVST) may be useful for increasing testing rates in FSW.

Methods

We conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews among FSW, nurses and lay counsellors providing services to FSWs in Botswana. We aimed to gain understanding of perceived acceptability, anticipated barriers, and preferred approaches to HIVST among FSW. Interviews were audio-recorded, transcribed and translated. Transcripts were reviewed and coded independently by two investigators; high inter-coder agreement was achieved (Kappa = 0.80).

Results

We interviewed five care providers whose average age was 40 years (SD = 2,64, range = 37-43); three nurses and two coun

SUBMITTER: Shava E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7384658 | biostudies-literature | 2020

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature