How acceptable is the HIV/AIDS self-testing among women attending immunization clinics in Effurun, Southern Nigeria

Adebimpe, Wasiu Olalekan; Ebikeme, DoraEbikeme; Omobuwa, O; Oladejo, Edward

doi:10.33470/2379-9536.1225

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“…The pooled acceptability (uptake) rate of HIV self-test in Nigeria reported by the five studies [11–14, 17] was 56.92% (95% CI: 26.54-87.30, Z=3.67, p=0.00001, I 2 : 100.0) as shown in Figure 3.…”

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“…The sample size ranged from 155 to 5153. Additionally, the study population ranged from patients [12, 16] to non-patient [11, 13, 14, 17, 18]; and from youth [15, 17] to exclusively female populations [11] or male populations [18] and tertiary institution student populations [13, 14]. Tun et al [18] exclusively included men who have sex with men (MSM).…”

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“…Geographically, seven of the eight studies were conducted in southern Nigeria [11–13, 15–18], and one study was conducted in Northern Nigeria [14]. Of the seven studies conducted in Southern Nigeria, five were conducted in Southwest Nigeria (Lagos, Oyo, Ondo) [13, 15–18], two in Southsouth Nigeria [11, 12], and one in Southeast Nigeria (Enugu) [14]. Four of the studies were conducted in Lagos State [15–18] and two in Oyo State [13, 15].…”

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“…two in Southsouth Nigeria [11,12], and one in Southeast Nigeria (Enugu) [14]. Four of the studies were conducted in Lagos State [15][16][17][18] and two in Oyo State [13,15].…”

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“…No gray literature or unpublished manuscripts were identified. As indicated in Table 1, eight studies met the criteria for inclusion [11][12][13][14][15][16][17][18]. Each of these included studies focused on oral HIV self-testing, with two specifically reporting on OraQuick [14,17].…”

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Assessing the Impact of use of HIV self-testing on the incidence of HIV Infection in Nigeria: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Eleje,

Emmanuel,

Akinsolu

et al. 2024

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BackgroundHuman immunodeficiency virus (HIV) self-testing tool is a widely adopted tool in Nigeria. However, there is little known about its impact in reducing HIV infection rates in Nigeria. This review aims to assess the impact of the use of HIV self-testing on the incidence of HIV infections in the country.MethodsThis was a systematic review and meta-analysis. Studies conducted in Nigeria on HIV self- testing with or without comparison to other HIV tests were included. The primary outcomes considered were the detection rate of new HIV cases and the acceptability (uptake) rate for HIV self-testing. Secondary outcomes were the usability rate, repeat testing rate, willingness rate, awareness rate, incidence of social harm, and incidence of high-risk behaviour. Electronic databases (PubMed/Medline, Web of Science, Scopus, CINAHL, and Cochrane Library) and Google Scholar were searched for relevant studies. Searches were conducted till December 2, 2023. Pooled estimates were calculated using a random-effects model with the DerSimonian Laird method. Heterogeneity was analyzed using the I2test, and risk of bias was assessed with the Hoy and colleagues’ scale. Meta-analysis was conducted where possible. The protocol was registered with PROSPERO (CRD42023479752).ResultsEight studies, encompassing 7,556 participants, met the inclusion criteria. The overall risk of bias for the included studies was adjudged low. The detection rate of HIV self-testing for new HIV cases was 25.78% (95% CI: 0.90-50.66, I2:100.0), acceptability (uptake) rate was 56.92% (95% CI: 26.54-87.30, I2:100.0), and repeat testing rate was 20.10% (95% CI: -11.44-51.65, I2:100.0). Usability rate, willingness rate, awareness rate, and incidence of high-risk behaviour were reported in one study respectively, with no information on the incidence of social harm. Sensitivity analysis was done, and subgroup analyses could not be estimated due to insufficient data.ConclusionsThe use of HIV self-testing test kits in Nigeria showed a high detection rate of new HIV cases, moderate acceptability, but low repeat testing rates. However, the evidence is limited. Larger, higher-quality studies are essential to explore the broader impact of HIV self-testing on reducing HIV incidence in Nigeria.

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confidence: 99%

Section: Resultsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…two in Southsouth Nigeria [11,12], and one in Southeast Nigeria (Enugu) [14]. Four of the studies were conducted in Lagos State [15][16][17][18] and two in Oyo State [13,15].…”

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confidence: 99%