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Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior 1/2018

22.08.2017 | Original Paper

A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of Promoting a Home-Based HIV Self-Testing with Online Counseling on Increasing HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men

verfasst von: Zixin Wang, Joseph T. F. Lau, Mary Ip, Shara P. Y. Ho, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Carl Latkin, Yee Ling Ma, Yoona Kim

Erschienen in: AIDS and Behavior | Ausgabe 1/2018

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Abstract

We developed an innovative home-based HIV self-testing (HIVST) service that included mailing of a free HIVST kit, and providing online real-time instructions and pre-test/post-test counseling (HIVST-OIC). The present parallel-group and non-blinded randomized controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of promoting HIVST-OIC in increasing HIV testing rate among 430 men who have sex with men (MSM), with access to online live-chat applications in Hong Kong. At month 6, as compared to the control group, the intervention group reported significantly higher prevalence of HIV testing of any type (89.8 vs. 50.7%; relative risk (RR): 1.77; p < 0.001). Among those who have taken up any HIV testing in the last six months, significant between-group difference was found in multiple male sex partnerships (34.2 vs. 47.7%, RR: 0.72; p = 0.021). HIVST-OIC has a strong potential in increasing prevalence of HIV testing and reducing sexual risk behaviors. Implementation research is warranted.
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Metadaten
Titel
A Randomized Controlled Trial Evaluating Efficacy of Promoting a Home-Based HIV Self-Testing with Online Counseling on Increasing HIV Testing Among Men Who Have Sex with Men
verfasst von
Zixin Wang
Joseph T. F. Lau
Mary Ip
Shara P. Y. Ho
Phoenix K. H. Mo
Carl Latkin
Yee Ling Ma
Yoona Kim
Publikationsdatum
22.08.2017
Verlag
Springer US
Erschienen in
AIDS and Behavior / Ausgabe 1/2018
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Elektronische ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-017-1887-2

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