Social Network Strategies to Distribute HIV Self-testing Kits: A Global Systematic Review and Network Meta-analysis.

Siyue HuFengshi JingChengxin FanYifan DaiYewei XieYi ZhouHang LvXi HeDan WuJoseph D Tucker Weiming Tang

Published in: medRxiv : the preprint server for health sciences (2023)

Network-based HIVST distribution is considered effective in augmenting HIV testing rates and reaching marginalized populations compared to facility-based testing. These strategies can be integrated with the existing HIV care services, to fill the testing gap among key populations globally.PROSPERO Number: CRD42022361782.

Keyphrases

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