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Perceptions on undertaking regular asymptomatic self-testing for COVID-19 using lateral flow tests: a qualitative study of university students and staff.

Marta WanatMary LoganJennifer A HirstCharles VicaryJoseph J LeeRafael PereraIrene TraceyGordon DuffPeter TufanoThomas FanshaweLazaro MwandighaBrian David NicholsonSarah Tonkin-CrineRichard Hobbs
Published in: BMJ open (2021)
Clear messages highlighting the benefits of regular testing for family, friends and society in identifying asymptomatic cases are needed. This should be coupled with transparent communication about the accuracy of LFTs and how to act on either a positive or negative result. Concerns about safety, convenience of testing and ability to do tests need to be addressed to ensure successful scaling up of asymptomatic testing.
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