Young people's preferences for HIV self-testing services in Nigeria: a qualitative analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV self-testing (HIVST) provides young people with a convenient, discreet, and empowering way to know their HIV status. However, there is limited knowledge of young people's preferences for HIVST services and potential factors that may influence the uptake of HIVST among this population. The purpose of this research was to use qualitative methods to examine HIVST preferences among Nigerian youth.

Methods

Semi-structured in-depth interviews with a purposive sample of young people 14-24 years old were conducted in Lagos, Nigeria. Data were analyzed thematically to identify themes and domains related to preferences and factors influencing the use of HIV self-testing.

Results

A total of 65 youth with mean age of 21 years, were interviewed, and the majority wer

SUBMITTER: Obiezu-Umeh C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7792110 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature