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This research aims to identify effective strategies to improve linkage to HIV care for individuals utilizing HIV self-testing in sub-Saharan Africa.

May 24, 2026Open Access

Approaches for improving linkage to HIV care among HIV self-testing individuals in sub-Saharan Africa

Key Points

This research aims to identify effective strategies to improve linkage to HIV care for individuals utilizing HIV self-testing in sub-Saharan Africa.
Identified barriers to linkage at individual and systemic levels.
Evaluated various approaches including counseling, peer navigation, and community engagement.
Addressed innovative service delivery models and health information systems.
HIVST individuals faced significant barriers to accessing care.
Implementing counseling and peer navigation improved care linkage rates.
Community engagement was essential for overcoming systemic barriers.

Abstract

Despite the potential benefits of HIV self-testing (HIVST), several challenges contribute to poor linkage to HIV care among HIVST individuals in sub-Saharan Africa. The challenges to linkage to HIV care among HIVST individuals are complex and require a multifaceted approach that addresses both individual- level and systemic-level barriers to care. Approaches for improving linkage to HIV care among HIVST individuals include counselling and support, innovative HIV care service delivery models, peer navigation, health information systems and community mobilisation and engagement.

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