#selftesting

Erie County HIV Task Force

@eriepahiv.bsky.social

2 weeks ago

Don't guess; self-test! Self-testing for HIV allows you to take control of your health and protect your partner.

Take charge today for a healthier tomorrow!

Order free HIV self-test kits: together.takemehome.org. Testing sites at echiv.org!

#StopHIVTogether #SelfTesting #KnowYourStatus

UCSF Prevention

@ucsfprevention.bsky.social

1 month ago

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youtu.be/ts5g_515OUk- TOWNHALL VIDEO. Dr. Leila Taj dives into the HIV situation in Iran, focusing on two groundbreaking studies on the acceptability of self-testing.

One study highlights the perspectives of female sex workers and their partners on HIV self-testing. #HIVAwareness #SelfTesting

JMIR Publications

@jmirpub.bsky.social

2 months ago

#feasibility and #usability of an mHealth App (mLab+) to Guide Users Through HIV and Syphilis Self-Testing: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial Background: HIV self-testing is an important strategy in the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative in the US. To facilitate uptake of HIV self-testing, our study team developed the mLab App, which complements existing self-test options to support the potential for higher uptake of the HIV self-test. Syphilis, an STI with currently rising prevalence and overlap in risk profiles, could similarly benefit from the advantages of companion diagnostic mobile apps like mLab. Due to the success of the mLab App in promoting HIV self-testing during a randomized controlled trial and the scientific evidence of need for at-home syphilis testing, our team developed the mLab App Plus which supports both HIV and syphilis testing through an image-processing algorithm that incorporates a duplex HIV/syphilis point-of-care test. Objective: We conducted a pilot study to assess the #feasibility and #usability of the mLab App Plus for HIV and syphilis testing. Methods: We recruited participants who were assigned male sex at birth and reported sex with another man. Participants came to the Nurse Practitioner Group Clinic for their baseline and follow-up visits to complete a survey and use the app to guide them through self-testing in the presence of a qualified clinician. Participants rated #usability of the app with the Health Information Technology #usability Evaluation (Health-ITUES) and the Post Study System #usability Questionnaire (PSSUQ) at their 3-month follow-up visit. The primary outcome was the number of participants who were able to self-administer the DPP® HIV-Syphilis test with the assistance of the mLab App Plus. #feasibility was measured through recruitment pace, retention over 3 months, #usability of the app and paradata. Results: Nineteen of the 20 participants (95%) identified as male and 1 (5%) as nonbinary. Most participants (80%) were able to complete DPP HIV/Syphilis testing with facilitation support from the mLab App Plus. The average duration of an app session, from after authentication until logout or abandonment, was 30 minutes and 33 seconds. Notwithstanding the 27% of sessions that were 5 minutes or less, the distribution of session durations was approximately normal. Users spent the longest time viewing testing screens (i.e., timer screens, the initial testing screen, the tests guided walkthroughs, test results, and picture and results upload). The overall mean scores of the PSSUQ (2.65) and Health-ITUES (3.62) indicate medium to high #usability. The retention rate for the 3-month trial was 80%. Conclusions: Findings support the use of the mLab App Plus as a tool for assisting consumers to self-test for HIV and syphilis. Limitations of the study design warrant further examination outside of the clinic setting to better understand the utility of these tools for improving consumer health outcomes. Clinical Trial: NCT06059443

JMIR Formative Res: #feasibility and #usability of an mHealth App (mLab+) to Guide Users Through HIV and Syphilis Self-Testing: Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial #HIV #SelfTesting #mHealth #Syphilis #HealthTech

KNCV TB Plus | KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation

@kncvtbplus.bsky.social

3 months ago

COVID-19 self-testing works!
In Ethiopia, 94% of participants accepted self-testing and most found it easy. Affordable access + clear instructions = stronger pandemic preparedness.
Learn more: www.ingentaconnect.com/content/iuat...
#COVID19 #PublicHealth #SelfTesting

AVAC

@avac.org

4 months ago

‘Self-testing’ versus ‘self-collection’: the critical role of consistent language in the field of STI diagnostics Self-collection of specimens and self-testing for the detection of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are important tools that play a vital role in the prevention, detection and treatment of these...

New in Sexually Transmitted Infections: Self-testing ≠ self-collection. This editorial from AVAC’s Alison Footman and colleagues makes the case for precise & consistent language because clarity impacts policy, expectations, and access.

Read: sti.bmj.com/content/earl...

#STIs #SRHR #SelfTesting

QbitPhased

@qbitphased.com

5 months ago

Explore how new self-testing protocols revolutionize quantum devices by overcoming noise challenges. What impact do you think this will have on industries like cryptography and pharmaceuticals? #QuantumComputing #SelfTesting #Innovation LINK

GetNews.me

@getnews-me.bsky.social

5 months ago

New Self-Testing Methods for Noisy Quantum Games

Researchers present self-testing protocols that remain sound under arbitrarily high noise, using CHSH, Magic Square and 2-out-of-n CHSH games to certify up to n pairs of anticommuting Pauli operators. getnews.me/new-self-testing-methods... #selftesting #quantum #noisy

Cristiano Sabelli, PhD

@csabelli.bsky.social

8 months ago

Detection of HIV‐1 Antibodies in Saliva of Persons Living With HIV Using Blood‐Based First Response HIV 1‐2.O Card Test The sensitivity of detecting HIV-1 antibodies in saliva samples collected with the Self-Lollisponge device was 72.9% (86/118). Detection of HIV-1 antibodies in saliva depended on the presence of ...

#HIV #HIVTesting #PublicHealth #GlobalHealth #SelfTesting #InfectiousDiseases #HealthEquity #SalivaDiagnostics #saliva

@researchblog.bsky.social

9 months ago

Digital Therapeutics Market - Global Opportunity Analysis And Industry Forecast (2024-2031) The global Digital Therapeutics Market is set to reach $42.98Bn by 2030, growing at a 31.1% CAGR from 2023, driven by advancements in digital health solutions

Digital therapeutics grow with self-testing, online access, preventive care focus, and emerging market demand due to urbanization and rising healthcare investment

Read More:
www.meticulousresearch.com/product/digi...

#HealthcareInnovation #PreventiveCare #SelfTesting #HealthTech #HealthInvestment

Jason Ong

@drjasonjong.bsky.social

11 months ago

📢 New study alert!
Self-testing for HIV, hepatitis & syphilis is highly acceptable, usable & effective for adolescents & young adults (10–24 yrs).
✅ 79% completed self-tests
✅ 62% were first-time testers
🧪 Let's scale up access to #SelfTesting to reach the #95x3 targets!
🔗 doi.org/10.1016/j.ji...

Snap Shop Hub

@snapshophub.bsky.social

1 year ago

A visually appealing image promoting "12 Strips qLabs for PT INR Self-Testing Q-3 Coagulation." The image showcases a clean, modern design with the product prominently displayed. The test strips are depicted individually wrapped, highlighting their convenience and ease of use. The background features a calming blue and white color scheme, giving it a professional and trustworthy look. Key features such as "Accurate Results," "Quick Testing," and "User-Friendly" are listed in bold text, accompanied by relevant icons. A call-to-action button at the bottom of the image reads, "Order Now at Snap Shop Hub," encouraging viewers to take action. The image is tagged with health-related hashtags like #HealthFirst, #SelfTesting, and #StayHealthy, reinforcing the product's focus on health and wellness.

🩸 Stay on Top of Your Health with qLabs PT INR Self-Testing Strips at Snap Shop Hub! 🩸

Order Now: snapshophub.com/product/12-s...

#PTINR #SelfTesting #CoagulationTest #12Strips #qLabs #HealthMonitoring #BloodThinner #Expiry1YearOrMore #PatientCare #AtHomeTesting #HealthManagement #INRControl

YesPunjab.com

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1 year ago

HIV self-testing a revolutionary tool in Mizoram’s fight against AIDS: Health Ministry - Yes Punjab News Mizoram adopts HIV self-testing to combat high infection rates, ensuring privacy and accessibility. The initiative aligns with India's National AIDS Control Programme to end HIV/AIDS by 2030.

HIV self-testing a revolutionary tool in Mizoram’s fight against AIDS: Health Ministry yespunjab.com?p=97284

#HIVSelfTesting #Mizoram #AIDSAwareness #HealthMinistry #EndAIDS #PublicHealth #SelfTesting #HIVPrevention #HealthcareInnovation #FightAgainstHIV #HealthForAll

News Medical

@newsmedical.bsky.social

1 year ago

At-Home Test Kits: How They Work and What They Can Detect At-home test kits offer a convenient way to monitor health conditions privately, using advanced technologies for accurate and timely results.

🏠💉 At-home test kits offer a private way to monitor health. They can test for pregnancy and diseases such as diabetes, COVID-19, and STDs.

🔗 www.news-medical.net/health/At-Ho...

#HealthTech #SelfTesting