The linkage-to-care, early retention, and description of HIV-positive clients at a rapid HIV-testing site in Montreal, Canada (Actuel sur Rue)

Lessard, David; Engler, Kim; Thomas, Réjean; Lebouché, Bertrand

doi:10.1080/15381501.2017.1320618

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“…Though there are areas of concern regarding the high number and composition of the first-time tester sample, our data also demonstrate GetaKit’s potential. As noted in the literature, young gbMSM (under 30 years old) are an incredibly at-risk group, making up a significant portion of all new HIV cases while also experiencing very low attrition rates regarding regular in-person testing and linkage to care ( Lessard et al, 2017 ). Given this, GetaKit, via its online medium, may be seen to increase access to care for this group.…”

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First-time testers in the GetaKit study: conceptualizing new paths to care for gbMSM

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et al. 2023

Health Promotion International

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Summary When analyzing the data for Ontario, Canada, HIV rates continue to be highest among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM). Since HIV diagnosis is a key component of HIV care, self-testing has provided options for allowing this population to access care, resulting in a significant number of first-time testers. Between 1 April 2021 and 31 January 2022, 882 gbMSM participants ordered an HIV self-test through GetaKit. Of these, 270 participants reported that they had never undergone HIV testing previously. Our data showed that first-time testers were generally younger, members of BIPOC (Black, Indigenous and people of color) communities and they reported more invalid test results than those who had tested previously. This suggests that HIV self-testing may be a more successful and appealing component of the HIV prevention armamentarium for this population, but one that is not without its shortcomings as an entry to care.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%