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Swab2know: An HIV-Testing Strategy Using Oral Fluid Samples and Online Communication of Test Results for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Belgium.

Tom PlatteauKatrien FransenLudwig ApersChris Richard KenyonLaura AlbersTine VermoesenJasna LoosFlorence Eric
Published in: Journal of medical Internet research (2015)
Despite a high yield and a considerable number of false reactive results, satisfaction was high among participants. The project helped us to reach the target population, both in numbers of tests executed and in newly diagnosed HIV infections. Further optimization should be considered in the accuracy of the test, the functionalities of the website (including an online counseling tool), and in studying the cost effectiveness of the methodology.
Keyphrases
  • hiv testing
  • men who have sex with men
  • hiv positive
  • newly diagnosed
  • quality improvement
  • health information
  • healthcare
  • hiv infected
  • south africa
  • smoking cessation