Towards a decision aid for self-tests:Users’ experiences in The Netherlands

Background: Self-tests enable the identification of (risk factors for) diseases and are carried out on the user's initiative without medical indication or advice and often unaided by a health professional. They are frequently used, and their availability and usage are expected to grow. Self-testing has both advantages and disadvantages. Making a well-informed decision about whether to self-test and which self-test to use is of major importance. Objective: To provide insights into the experiences of self-test users, identifying reasons to self-test and perceived (dis)advantages of using self-te... Mehr ...