Description

This article discusses an interesting experiment to see if delivering HIV self test kits to MSM could increase regular testing and reduce risk behavior in a few identified EHE (Ending the HIV Epidemic) jurisdictions.

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Link to article: The effects
of regular home delivery of HIV self‐testing and follow‐up counselling on HIV
testing and prevention outcomes in men who have sex with men who test
infrequently in the United States: a pragmatic, virtual randomized controlled
trial - Wray - 2024 - Journal of the International AIDS Society - Wiley Online
Library

EHE link: EHE
Overview | HIV.gov

USPSTF: Recommendation:
Sexually Transmitted Infections: Behavioral Counseling | United States
Preventive Services Taskforce