Knowledge and awareness of HIV self-testing among Australian gay and bisexual men: a comparison of never, sub-optimal and optimal testers willingness to use.
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- AIDS care, 2019, 31, (2), pp. 224-229
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- 2019-02
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dc.contributor.author | Dean, J | |
dc.contributor.author | Lui, C | |
dc.contributor.author | Mutch, A | |
dc.contributor.author | Scott, M | |
dc.contributor.author | Howard, C | |
dc.contributor.author | Lemoire, J | |
dc.contributor.author |
Crothers, A |
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dc.contributor.author | Fitzgerald, L | |
dc.contributor.author | Williams, OD | |
dc.date.accessioned | 2020-05-11T22:08:08Z | |
dc.date.available | 2020-05-11T22:08:08Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2019-02 | |
dc.identifier.citation | AIDS care, 2019, 31, (2), pp. 224-229 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 0954-0121 | |
dc.identifier.issn | 1360-0451 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/10453/140639 | |
dc.description.abstract | This paper explores the willingness to use and pay for HIV Self-testing (HIVST) among Australian gay and bisexual men (GBM). Bivariate and univariate multinominal logistic regression of data from an online survey was performed. Thirty-one (13%) had never HIV tested and 41.9% (88) were testing sub-optimally by Australian guidelines. Half (58.4%, 136) had never heard of HIVST, however, 56.2% (131) reported willingness to use HIVST, with sub-optimal (OR=2.13; p < 0.01) and never-testers (OR=2.01; p < 0.10) significantly more likely to do so than optimal-testers. Most were confident (51.7%, 119) or somewhat confident (29.1%, 67) accessing support following a reactive result, however, never-testers were significantly less confident compared to previous testers (OR=3.47; p< 0.05). Less than a quarter (23.6%, 57) were willing to pay for a kit with AUD$15 (R2 = 0.9882) the estimated preferred price. This research confirms that HIVST is an important and accepted adjunct to established HIV testing modalities, particularly among sub-optimal and never-testers and that online (61.6%, 143) or clinic-based (61.6%, 143) dissemination are preferred. Research examining how best to disseminate HIVST in a range of safe and effective models needs to continue to ensure HIVST is part of a comprehensive strategy that facilitates usage and linkages to care. | |
dc.format | Print-Electronic | |
dc.language | eng | |
dc.publisher | ROUTLEDGE JOURNALS, TAYLOR & FRANCIS LTD | |
dc.relation.ispartof | AIDS care | |
dc.relation.isbasedon | 10.1080/09540121.2018.1524120 | |
dc.rights | info:eu-repo/semantics/restrictedAccess | |
dc.subject | 1117 Public Health and Health Services, 1701 Psychology | |
dc.subject.classification | Public Health | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | HIV Infections | |
dc.subject.mesh | AIDS Serodiagnosis | |
dc.subject.mesh | Self Care | |
dc.subject.mesh | Cross-Sectional Studies | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice | |
dc.subject.mesh | Bisexuality | |
dc.subject.mesh | Homosexuality, Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adolescent | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adult | |
dc.subject.mesh | Middle Aged | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Services Needs and Demand | |
dc.subject.mesh | Patient Acceptance of Health Care | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Young Adult | |
dc.subject.mesh | Surveys and Questionnaires | |
dc.subject.mesh | Sexual and Gender Minorities | |
dc.subject.mesh | AIDS Serodiagnosis | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adolescent | |
dc.subject.mesh | Adult | |
dc.subject.mesh | Australia | |
dc.subject.mesh | Bisexuality | |
dc.subject.mesh | Cross-Sectional Studies | |
dc.subject.mesh | HIV Infections | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice | |
dc.subject.mesh | Health Services Needs and Demand | |
dc.subject.mesh | Homosexuality, Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Humans | |
dc.subject.mesh | Male | |
dc.subject.mesh | Middle Aged | |
dc.subject.mesh | Patient Acceptance of Health Care | |
dc.subject.mesh | Self Care | |
dc.subject.mesh | Sexual and Gender Minorities | |
dc.subject.mesh | Surveys and Questionnaires | |
dc.subject.mesh | Young Adult | |
dc.title | Knowledge and awareness of HIV self-testing among Australian gay and bisexual men: a comparison of never, sub-optimal and optimal testers willingness to use. | |
dc.type | Journal Article | |
utslib.citation.volume | 31 | |
utslib.location.activity | England | |
utslib.for | 1117 Public Health and Health Services | |
utslib.for | 1701 Psychology | |
utslib.for | 1117 Public Health and Health Services | |
utslib.for | 1701 Psychology | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney/Faculty of Business | |
pubs.organisational-group | /University of Technology Sydney | |
utslib.copyright.status | closed_access | * |
dc.date.updated | 2020-05-11T22:08:02Z | |
pubs.issue | 2 | |
pubs.publication-status | Published | |
pubs.volume | 31 | |
utslib.start-page | 224 | |
utslib.citation.issue | 2 |
Abstract:
This paper explores the willingness to use and pay for HIV Self-testing (HIVST) among Australian gay and bisexual men (GBM). Bivariate and univariate multinominal logistic regression of data from an online survey was performed. Thirty-one (13%) had never HIV tested and 41.9% (88) were testing sub-optimally by Australian guidelines. Half (58.4%, 136) had never heard of HIVST, however, 56.2% (131) reported willingness to use HIVST, with sub-optimal (OR=2.13; p < 0.01) and never-testers (OR=2.01; p < 0.10) significantly more likely to do so than optimal-testers. Most were confident (51.7%, 119) or somewhat confident (29.1%, 67) accessing support following a reactive result, however, never-testers were significantly less confident compared to previous testers (OR=3.47; p< 0.05). Less than a quarter (23.6%, 57) were willing to pay for a kit with AUD$15 (R2 = 0.9882) the estimated preferred price. This research confirms that HIVST is an important and accepted adjunct to established HIV testing modalities, particularly among sub-optimal and never-testers and that online (61.6%, 143) or clinic-based (61.6%, 143) dissemination are preferred. Research examining how best to disseminate HIVST in a range of safe and effective models needs to continue to ensure HIVST is part of a comprehensive strategy that facilitates usage and linkages to care.
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