Implementation of unassisted and community-based HIV Self-Testing (HIVST) during the COVID-19 pandemic among Men-who-have-sex-with-Men (MSM) and Transgender Women (TGW): A demonstration study in Metro Manila, Philippines.
John Danvic T RosadiñoRonivin G PagtakhanMatthew T BriñesJeanno Lorenz G DinglasanDenis P CruzJohn Oliver L CorciegaAeronne B PagtakhanZypher Jude G RegenciaEmmanuel S BajaPublished in: PloS one (2023)
Our study suggests the acceptability and feasibility of HIVST among the MSM and TGW in Metro Manila, Philippines, regardless of their age or HIV testing experience. In addition, other platforms of information dissemination and service delivery of HIVST should be explored, including access to online instructional videos and printed materials, which may facilitate easier use and interpretation of results. Furthermore, due to our study's limited number of TGW respondents, a more targeted implementation strategy to reach the TGW population is warranted to increase their access and uptake of HIVST.