1. A feasibility study of the use of HIV self-tests in young men who have sex with men.
- Author
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Schnall, Rebecca, Liu, Jianfang, Kuhns, Lisa, Pearson, Cynthia, Scott Batey, D, Bruce, Josh, Radix, Asa, Belkind, Uri, Hirshfield, Sabina, Ganzhorn, Sarah, Garofalo, Robert, and Hidalgo, Marco
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HIV/AIDS ,adolescent health ,lesbian/gay/bisexual/transgender persons ,prevention ,screening ,sexual health ,Male ,Adult ,Humans ,United States ,Adolescent ,Homosexuality ,Male ,Feasibility Studies ,HIV Infections ,Sexual and Gender Minorities ,HIV Testing - Abstract
Studies on HIV self-testing (HIV-ST) have been limited to adults (age 18+). The study assessed use of HIV-ST among a diverse group of young men who have sex with men (YMSM) in the United States (US) and assessed differences in uptake by demographic characteristics and requirements for parental consent. This study demonstrated feasibility of HIV-ST for YMSM as young as 14 years of age, which suggests potential for increasing HIV testing in this young age group and promoting health equity.
- Published
- 2023