Facilitators and Barriers of HIV Self-Testing Among Chinese Men Who Have Sex With Men: A Qualitative Study.

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Abstract

HIV self-testing (HIVST) could increase HIV testing. However, HIVST uptake rate among Chinese men who have sex with men (MSM) is low. We conducted qualitative interviews with 23 MSM, 4 workers from community-based organizations, and 7 officials from both provincial Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and affiliated city-level Centers for Disease Control and Preventions to explore facilitators and barriers of HIVST among Chinese MSM. Eight barriers were identified, including fear of being duped by a fake test, concern for cost, fear of disclosing sexual orientation, limited access, lack of consulting services, biosafety concerns, lack of policy support, and concern for lost opportunities to link men to care. Five facilitators were identified, including convenience, c

SUBMITTER: Zhang C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8384249 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep-Oct 01

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature