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HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don't necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

Written by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Iowa

Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you.pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However, our research team has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV treatment or start preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to...

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HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don't necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

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