| Title |
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
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|---|---|
| Published in |
AIDS and Behavior, August 2017
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| DOI | 10.1007/s10461-017-1887-2 |
| Pubmed ID | |
| Authors |
Zixin Wang, Joseph T. F. Lau, Mary Ip, Shara P. Y. Ho, Phoenix K. H. Mo, Carl Latkin, Yee Ling Ma, Yoona Kim |
| 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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| United States | 1 | 50% |
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| Student > Master | 31 | 17% |
| Researcher | 23 | 13% |
| Student > Bachelor | 18 | 10% |
| Student > Ph. D. Student | 12 | 7% |
| Student > Doctoral Student | 11 | 6% |
| Other | 26 | 14% |
| Unknown | 59 | 33% |
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| Social Sciences | 16 | 9% |
| Psychology | 15 | 8% |
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