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000110571 100__ $$0(orcid)0000-0001-6756-9515$$aMartínez-Pérez, G.Z.$$uUniversidad de Zaragoza
000110571 245__ $$aValues and preferences for hepatitis C self-testing among people who inject drugs in Kyrgyzstan
000110571 260__ $$c2021
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000110571 5203_ $$aBackground: The prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs (PWID) continues to be a major public-health burden in this highly stigmatised population. To halt transmission of HCV, rapid HCV self-testing kits represent an innovative approach that could enable PWID to know their HCV status and seek treatment. As no HCV test has yet been licenced for self-administration, it is crucial to obtain knowledge around the factors that may deter or foster delivery of HCV self-testing among PWID in resource-constrained countries. Methods: A qualitative study to assess values and preferences relating to HCV self-testing was conducted in mid-2020 among PWID in the Bishkek and Chui regions of Kyrgyzstan. Forty-seven PWID participated in 15 individual interviews, two group interviews (n = 12) and one participatory action-research session (n = 20). Responses were analysed using a thematic analysis approach with 4 predefined themes: awareness of HCV and current HCV testing experiences, and acceptability and service delivery preferences for HCV self-testing. Informants’ insights were analysed using a thematic analysis approach. This research received local ethics approval. Results: Awareness of HCV is low and currently PWID prefer community-based HCV testing due to stigma encountered in other healthcare settings. HCV self-testing would be accepted and appreciated by PWID. Acceptability may increase if HCV self-testing: was delivered in pharmacies or by harm reduction associations; was free of charge; was oral rather than blood-based; included instructions with images and clear information on the test’s accuracy; and was distributed alongside pre- and post-testing counselling with linkage to confirmatory testing support. Conclusions: HCV self-testing could increase awareness of and more frequent testing for HCV infection among PWID in Kyrgyzstan. It is recommended that peer-driven associations are involved in the delivery of any HCV self-testing. Furthermore, efforts should be maximised to end discrimination against PWID at the healthcare institutions responsible for confirmatory HCV testing and treatment provision. © 2021, The Author(s).
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000110571 591__ $$aINFECTIOUS DISEASES$$b60 / 96 = 0.625$$c2021$$dQ3$$eT2
000110571 593__ $$aInfectious Diseases$$c2021$$dQ2
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000110571 700__ $$aNikitin, D.S.
000110571 700__ $$aBessonova, A.
000110571 700__ $$aFajardo, E.
000110571 700__ $$aBessonov, S.
000110571 700__ $$aShilton, S.
000110571 7102_ $$11006$$2255$$aUniversidad de Zaragoza$$bDpto. Fisiatría y Enfermería$$cÁrea Enfermería
000110571 773__ $$g21, 1 (2021), 609 [12 pp]$$pBMC INFECT DIS$$tBMC Infectious Diseases$$x1471-2334
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