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Index-Linked Assisted HIV Self-Testing for Children 2–14 Years: Results of a Pilot Evaluation in Ethiopia

Yoseph Gutema
Jessica Groß
Susan Hrapcak
Allison Zerbe
Mesfin Shimelis
Ruby Fayorsey
Alemu Takele Assefa
Amy Medley
Chanie Temesgen
Sileshi Lulseged
Zenebe Melaku
Wondimu Teferi
Alemayehu Mekonnen
Mirtie Getachew
Jayleen K. L. Gunn
Adinew Dereje
Tsegaye Asres
Esayas Tewoldebirhan
Michael Tilahun
Meklit Getahun
Elaine J. Abrams

2024Open accessAddis Ababa University

Abstract

Providing adult parents/caregivers with HIVST kits to screen their children at home is an acceptable and feasible strategy to reach untested children and improve pediatric case finding in a low prevalence setting.

Research topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
HIV/AIDS oral health manifestations
Pneumocystis jirovecii pneumonia detection and treatment

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.1097/qai.0000000000003533

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