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

Abstract 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... Mehr ...