Swab2know: An HIV-Testing Strategy Using Oral Fluid Samples and Online Communication of Test Results for Men Who Have Sex With Men in Belgium

BackgroundAs HIV remains a public health concern, increased testing among those at risk for HIV acquisition is important. Men who have sex with men (MSM) are the most important group for targeted HIV testing in Europe. Several new strategies have been developed and implemented to increase HIV-testing uptake in this group, among them the Swab2know project. ObjectiveIn this project, we aim to assess the acceptability and feasibility of outreach and online HIV testing using oral fluid samples as well as Web-based delivery of test results. MethodsSample collection happened between December 2012 an... Mehr ...

Verfasser: Platteau, Tom
Fransen, Katrien
Apers, Ludwig
Kenyon, Chris
Albers, Laura
Vermoesen, Tine
Loos, Jasna
Florence, Eric
Dokumenttyp: Artikel
Erscheinungsdatum: 2015
Reihe/Periodikum: Journal of Medical Internet Research, Vol 17, Iss 9, p e213 (2015)
Verlag/Hrsg.: JMIR Publications
Schlagwörter: Computer applications to medicine. Medical informatics / R858-859.7 / Public aspects of medicine / RA1-1270
Sprache: Englisch
Permalink: https://search.fid-benelux.de/Record/base-26613197
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Link(s) : https://doi.org/10.2196/jmir.4384