Validation of Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests for Sexually Transmitted Infection Self-Testing Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women

Validation of Rapid Point-of-Care Diagnostic Tests for Sexually Transmitted Infection Self-Testing Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women

<b>Background/Objectives</b>: High rates of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) increase HIV transmission risk among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in South Africa. AGYW prefer discreet self-testing options for HIV and pregnancy; however, other STI self-testing options are cu...

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Main Authors: Krishnaveni Reddy, Jiaying Hao, Nompumelelo Sigcu, Merusha Govindasami, Nomasonto Matswake, Busisiwe Jiane, Reolebogile Kgoa, Lindsay Kew, Nkosiphile Ndlovu, Reginah Stuurman, Hlengiwe Mposula, Jennifer Ellen Balkus, Renee Heffron, Thesla Palanee-Phillips
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-06-01
Series:Diagnostics
Subjects:
vaginal swabs
self-testing options
chlamydia
gonorrhea
trichomoniasis
validation
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4418/15/13/1604
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