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To synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of peer-led HIV self-testing distribution for increasing testing uptake and case identification among men who have sex with men in Mombasa.

February 11, 2026Open Access

A Meta-Analysis of Peer-Led HIV Self-Testing Distribution for Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mombasa, Kenya: Evidence from 2013

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NWNjeri Sarah Wanjiku

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Meta-analysis demonstrates increased HIV testing uptake in men who have sex with men, indicating peer-led strategies could help reduce stigma.

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To synthesize evidence on the effectiveness of peer-led HIV self-testing distribution for increasing testing uptake and case identification among men who have sex with men in Mombasa.
Conducted a systematic search across major electronic databases.
Included randomised controlled trials, quasi-experimental studies, and observational studies.
Extracted data on testing uptake, positivity rates, and linkage to care.
Calculated pooled effect estimates using a random-effects model.
Assessed heterogeneity with the I² statistic.
Three studies met the inclusion criteria.
Peer-led distribution significantly increased testing uptake compared to standard testing (odds ratio 2.45, 95% CI 1.88–3.19).
The pooled HIV positivity rate among those tested via this model was 8.7%.

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Njeri Sarah Wanjiku (2013) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/698c1c22267fb587c655e607 https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.18529947

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Meta-analysis demonstrates increased HIV testing uptake in men who have sex with men, indicating peer-led strategies could help reduce stigma.

A Meta-Analysis of Peer-Led HIV Self-Testing Distribution for Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mombasa, Kenya: Evidence from 2013

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A Meta-Analysis of Peer-Led HIV Self-Testing Distribution for Men Who Have Sex with Men in Mombasa, Kenya: Evidence from 2013

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