HIV Testing in Men who have Sex with Men: A Follow-up Review of the Qualitative Literature since 2010

The landscape of HIV testing has changed significantly in recent years following the rise in importance of the ‘treatment as prevention’ strategy and advancements in new HIV testing and prevention technologies. This review provides a synthesis of qualitative research findings published since 2010 on...

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Published in:AIDS and behavior 2018-02, Vol.22 (2), p.593-605
Main Authors: Lui, Chi-Wai, Dean, Judith, Mutch, Allyson, Mao, Limin, Debattista, Joseph, Lemoire, Jime, Howard, Chris, Whittaker, Andrea, Hollingdrake, Olivia, Fitzgerald, Lisa
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
Adult
AIDS
Gays & lesbians
Health Psychology
HIV
HIV Infections - diagnosis
HIV Infections - prevention & control
HIV Infections - psychology
Homosexuality, Male - psychology
Human immunodeficiency virus
Humans
Income
Infectious Diseases
Literature reviews
Male
Mass Screening - methods
Medical tests
Medicine
Medicine & Public Health
Men who have sex with men
Mens health
Prevention
Public Health
Qualitative Research
Reviews
Serologic Tests
Sexual Partners - psychology
Sexually transmitted diseases
Social Stigma
STD
Substantive Review
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Summary:The landscape of HIV testing has changed significantly in recent years following the rise in importance of the ‘treatment as prevention’ strategy and advancements in new HIV testing and prevention technologies. This review provides a synthesis of qualitative research findings published since 2010 on preferences and practices of men who have sex with men (MSM) surrounding HIV testing in high-income settings. MSM are one of the hardest groups to reach with standard or conventional HIV testing approaches. To develop innovative testing strategies for this particular group, a good understanding of their concerns, barriers and facilitators of accessing HIV testing is needed. This updated review provides valuable information for improving existing programs and designing new testing services for MSM.
ISSN:1090-7165
1573-3254
DOI:10.1007/s10461-017-1752-3