CONNECT: HIV self-testing in the community.
In: HIV Australia, 2023, S. 4-4
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The article discusses the CONNECT pilot project, funded by the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, which aims to increase HIV testing among priority populations in Australia. The project uses vending machines to dispense free Atomo HIV self-test kits, with a focus on engaging gay, bi+, and other men who have sex with men (GBMSM) from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, migrants, and international students in Adelaide. The project addresses barriers to testing such as cost, low sexual health literacy, language/communication, stigma, and confidentiality concerns. The pilot has been successful so far, with over 1,500 people registering to use CONNECT and positive feedback from users. The distribution of free HIV self-test kits through vending machines has proven to be an effective strategy in increasing testing rates among priority populations. [Extracted from the article]
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CONNECT: HIV self-testing in the community.
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Autor/in / Beteiligte Person: | Sullivan, Nikki |
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Zeitschrift: | HIV Australia, 2023, S. 4-4 |
Veröffentlichung: | 2023 |
Medientyp: | report |
ISSN: | 1446-0319 (print) |
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