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HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don't necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or prevention

  • Written by Oluwafemi Atanda Adeagbo, Assistant Professor of Public Health, University of Iowa
HIV self-test kits are meant to empower those at risk − but they don't necessarily lead to starting HIV treatment or preventionRegular testing for HIV protects you and those around you.pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However, ourresearchteam has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV treatment or start preexposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, to...

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