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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 3/2015

01-03-2015 | Original Paper

Usage and Acceptability of HIV Self-testing in Men who have Sex with Men in Hong Kong

Authors: Horas Tze Hoo Wong, Hoi Yan Tam, Denise Pui Chung Chan, Shui Shan Lee

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 3/2015

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Abstract

Whilst studies on over-the-counter HIV tests continue to accumulate after FDA’s approval of OraQuick Advance in 2012, few have focused on men who have sex with men (MSM) in Asian cities. An internet survey was conducted on 1,122 MSM in Hong Kong, revealing a low usage (6.1 %) and acceptability rate (43.8 %) on self-testing despite its availability in the market. Hierarchical logistic regression models showed that having received relevant information and users’ attitudes on self-testing were the determinants of usage and acceptability. These factors had greater effects than sexual behaviors and social-networking on MSM’s decision on self-testing. Majority of ever self-testers only repeated the self-test after a non-negative result, and overall only 26.6 % went for a formal test subsequent to the self-test. Concerns regarding the tests’ accuracy were expressed by respondents. In conclusion, appropriate and accessible information and evidence-based guidance are needed to incorporate self-testing into HIV prevention strategies targeting MSM.
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Metadata
Title
Usage and Acceptability of HIV Self-testing in Men who have Sex with Men in Hong Kong
Authors
Horas Tze Hoo Wong
Hoi Yan Tam
Denise Pui Chung Chan
Shui Shan Lee
Publication date
01-03-2015
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 3/2015
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-014-0881-1

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