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Effect of HIV self-testing on the number of sexual partners among female sex workers in Zambia

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HIV self-testing is a promising strategy to improve HIV testing coverage among diverse populations globally. Although HIV self-testing may overcome some traditional barriers to HIV testing, such as stigma or logistical challenges, there may be unintended consequences associated with the use of the test, and these unintended consequences may depend on the strategy for HIV self-testing delivery. Changes in sexual behaviors have been considered following HIV prevention interventions including preexposure prophylaxis, male circumcision, and vaccination. Among MSM, access to HIV self-testing has resulted in increased awareness of HIV risk, which may have led to reduced sexual risk-taking. The ZEST study was a three-arm cluster randomized controlled trial comparing two HIV self-test distribution systems to standard-of-care HIV testing for improving HIV testing outcomes among female sex workers in Zambia.

Authors: Oldenburg, Catherine E.; Chanda, Michael M.; Ortblad, Katrina F.; Mwale, Magdalene; Chongo, Steven; Kamungoma, Nyambe; Kanchele, Catherine; Fullem, Andrew; Moe, Caitlin; Barresi, Leah G.; Harling, Guy D.
Bärnighausene, Till

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