Diagnostic Accuracy, Satisfaction, and Acceptability of Point-of-Care Testing for Syphilis, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C Infections among Thai Adolescents and Young Adults with Sexual Risk Behaviors

Key Points

• The aim is to assess the diagnostic accuracy, satisfaction, and acceptability of point-of-care testing for syphilis and hepatitis infections among Thai adolescents and young adults with sexual risk behaviors.
• Used point-of-care tests with capillary whole blood and venous plasma samples.
• Evaluated the diagnostic performance for syphilis, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C.
• Assessed user satisfaction and acceptability of finger-prick testing.
• Point-of-care tests showed high and comparable diagnostic performance.
• Finger-prick tests reported high levels of user satisfaction.
• Community settings are suggested for wider implementation of these testing methods.