Sunday, January 18, 2026

Supervised and Unsupervised Self-Testing for HIV in High- and Low-Risk Populations: A Systematic Review

Authors: Nitika Pant Pai, Jigyasa Sharma, Sushmita Shivkumar, Sabrina Pillay, Caroline Vadnais, Lawrence Joseph, Keertan Dheda, Rosanna W. Peeling

DOI: 10.1371/journal.pmed.1001414

Abstract Summary

Researchers conducted a systematic review examining the evidence for HIV self-testing, comparing supervised versus unsupervised approaches. The analysis by Nitika Pant Pai and team evaluates the reliability and effectiveness of both testing methods, providing insights into expanding HIV screening access.

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Systematic review evaluates HIV self-testing accuracy and feasibility in diverse populations, providing evidence to guide implementation of this accessible screening approach for both supervised and unsupervised use.

License: CC BY.


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