Implementation outcomes of HIV self-testing in low- and middle- income countries: A scoping review.

Adovich Sarmiento RiveraRalph HernandezRegiel Mag-UsaraKaren Nicole SyAllan R UlitinLinda C O'DwyerMegan C McHughNeil JordanLisa R Hirschhorn
Published in: PloS one (2021)
Evidence supports the acceptability, appropriateness, and feasibility of HIV-ST in the LMIC context. Costs and user error rates are threats to successful implementation. Future research should address equity through measuring penetration and potential barriers to sustainability including distribution, cost, scale-up, and safety.