A pilot trial of the peer-based distribution of HIV self-test kits among fishermen in Bulisa, Uganda.

Augustine Talumba ChokoMastula NanfukaJosephine BirungiGeoffrey TaasiProssy KisemboStephane Helleringer

Published in: PloS one (2018)

This novel peer-based distribution model of HIVST is safe, and has high uptake. It could help reduce the gender gap in HIV testing in under-served fishing communities in Uganda and elsewhere.

Keyphrases

hiv testing
men who have sex with men
hiv positive
human immunodeficiency virus
mental health
antiretroviral therapy
hepatitis c virus
hiv aids
south africa