High acceptability of HIV self-testing in a randomized trial among transgender women and men who have sex with men, Myanmar.

ABSTRACT: HIV self-testing (HIVST) shows promise to improve HIV diagnosis among those seeking privacy and anonymity in HIV testing. This may include sexual and gender diverse populations, who experience disproportionately high burdens of stigma and HIV globally. To inform potential scale-up of HIVST in Myanmar, we implemented a community-led, mixed-methods randomized trial in Yangon. Adult trans-feminine individuals and cisgender men who have sex with men were recruited via respondent-driven sampling. Participants (N = 577) completed a baseline survey and were randomized to community-based HIV testing services (HTS) or HIVST. One-third of participants reported lifetime HIV testing. Over half (59.4%) returned for a second study visit to report their test result and test acceptability, w

SUBMITTER: Wirtz AL 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8976720 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature