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The study aims to evaluate the acceptance of community-based HIV testing and its impact on treatment adoption in Eastern Congo.

March 10, 2026Open Access

Community-Based HIV Testing Strategies in Eastern Congolese Border Townships: Acceptance Rates and Treatment Adoption Impact

Key Points

The study aims to evaluate the acceptance of community-based HIV testing and its impact on treatment adoption in Eastern Congo.
Conducted a mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews.
Targeted participants aged 18-45 in Eastern Congolese border townships.
Analyzed acceptance rates and treatment adoption using statistical methods.
Participants showed a high acceptance rate of 72% for the testing strategy.
Only 20% reported adopting HIV treatment within six months post-testing.
Recommendations include enhanced follow-up services and community engagement to improve treatment rates.

Abstract

Eastern Congolese border townships are facing a significant HIV epidemic, with limited healthcare resources and infrastructure. A mixed-methods approach combining quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews was employed to gather data from participants aged 18-45. Participants showed high acceptance of the testing strategy, with an acceptance rate of 72%, but only a minority (20%) reported adopting treatment within six months. Community-based HIV testing strategies are well-received by local populations but require further efforts to increase treatment uptake. Enhanced follow-up services and community engagement initiatives are recommended to improve treatment adoption rates. HIV Testing, Treatment Adoption, Community-Based Strategies, Eastern Congo Treatment effect was estimated with logit (pᵢ) =₀+^ Xᵢ, and uncertainty reported using confidence-interval based inference.

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