Current attitudes towards HIV viral load self-testing: thematic analysis of a consultation with potential end-users
Gliddon, H. D.; McKendry, R. A.; Gibbs, J.
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BackgroundHIV viral load (VL) is key to monitoring response to antiretroviral therapy. A number of point-of-care HIV VL tests are in development. These tests could be repurposed for HIV VL self-testing. MethodsWe held a patient and public involvement (PPI) consultation for people living with HIV to explore the prospect of HIV viral load self-testing. We conducted a thematic analysis on the data from this consultation. ResultsKey themes were access, convenience, usability, technical aspects, technology potential, connectivity and confidentiality. Attendees expressed significant appetite for decentralised HIV care, including HIV VL self-testing. ConclusionsThis PPI consultation can help researchers developing HIV viral load self-testing technology to better understand the needs of potential end users. Our findings will help guide the development and implementation of HIV VL self-testing.
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