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Published in: AIDS and Behavior 9/2016

01-09-2016 | Original Paper

Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills of High-Risk Young Adults to Use the HIV Self-Test

Authors: William Brown III, Alex Carballo-Diéguez, Rita Marie John, Rebecca Schnall

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 9/2016

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Abstract

HIV self tests (HIVST) have the potential to increase testing among young adults. However, little is known about high-risk young adults’ perception of the HIVST as a risk reduction tool and how they would use the HIVST in their everyday lives. Our study sought to examine these factors. Twenty-one ethnically diverse participants (ages 18–24) used the HIVST at our study site, completed surveys, and underwent an in-depth interview. Descriptive statistics were used to analyze the survey responses, and interview data were coded using constructs from the information-motivation-behavioral skills model. Information deficits included: how to use the HIVST and the “window period” for sero-conversion. Motivations supporting HIVST use included: not needing to visit the clinic, fast results, easy access, and use in non-monogamous relationships. Behavioral skills discussed included: coping with a positive test, handling partner violence after a positive test, and accessing HIV services. These findings can inform the use of the HIVST for improving HIV testing rates and reducing HIV risk behavior.
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Metadata
Title
Information, Motivation, and Behavioral Skills of High-Risk Young Adults to Use the HIV Self-Test
Authors
William Brown III
Alex Carballo-Diéguez
Rita Marie John
Rebecca Schnall
Publication date
01-09-2016
Publisher
Springer US
Published in
AIDS and Behavior / Issue 9/2016
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-016-1309-x

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