Values and preferences for hepatitis C self-testing among the general population and healthcare workers in Rwanda.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In 2018, Rwanda launched a 5-year hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination plan as per the World Health Organization global targets to eliminate HCV by 2030. To improve awareness of HCV status, strategies are needed to ensure easy access to HCV testing by as-yet unreached populations. HCV-self-testing, an innovative strategy, could further increase HCV testing uptake. This assessment explores perceptions around HCV self-testing among members of the public and healthcare workers in Rwanda.

Methods

A qualitative study was undertaken in Masaka District Hospital, comprising individual interviews, group interviews and participatory action research (PAR) activities. Purposive and snowball sampling methods guided the selection of informants. Informed consent was obtained from

SUBMITTER: Serumondo J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8514804 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature