Female sex workers perspectives and concerns regarding HIV self-testing: an exploratory study in Tanzania.
Soori NnkoDaniel NyatoEvodius KuringeCaterina CasaliniAmani ShaoAlbert KombaJohn ChangaluchaMwita WamburaPublished in: BMC public health (2020)
FSWs demonstrated high enthusiasm to use the HIVST once it becomes available. Expectations for increased confidentiality, autonomy, and reduced opportunity costs were among the leading factors that attracted FSWs to HIVST. The major obstacles to the acceptability of HIVST included fear of HIV reactive test and not trusting self-diagnoses. Our findings underscore the importance of providing adequate access to counselling and referral services in conjunction with HIVST.