HIV self-testing for men who have sex with men in Sweden. A cross-sectional study concerning interest to use HIV self-tests.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV self-testing (HIVST) has been found to have high acceptability among men who have sex with men (MSM) internationally and might contribute to increase testing frequencies, but many countries, including Sweden, lack policies for using HIVST.

Objective

To examine interest to use and willingness to pay for HIVST, and associated factors, among MSM attending HIV testing venues in Sweden.

Method

This cross-sectional study analyzed data from a self-administered survey, consisting of 33 questions, collected at six HIV testing venues in Sweden in 2018. The sample consisted of sexually active men who have sex with men, aged ≥ 18 years, and not diagnosed with HIV. Data were analyzed descriptively and by univariable and multivariable logistic regression.

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SUBMITTER: Kinnman E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8928837 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature