Yahoo

One way to increase HIV testing? Ship test kits to people’s homes

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. A new Brown University-led study funded by a National Institute of Mental Health grant used at-home testing kits, some equipped ...
Medical Xpress

HIV self-test kits are meant to empower, but they don't necessarily lead to HIV treatment or prevention

HIV self-test kits were developed to make it easier for people to access HIV testing. However, our research team has found that many people who use self-test kits do not go on to receive needed HIV ...
Medical Xpress

HIV self-test kits acceptable to users but availability remains an issue

The usability and acceptability of both oral fluid- and blood-based HIV self-test kits is high among users, but access to the kits should be expanded, according to the authors of research published ...
Business Wire

HIV Rapid Test Kits Market - Trends and Forecasts by Technavio

HIV self-testing in home setting only marks the presence of HIV-1/2 antibodies or the HIV-1 p24 antigen; it does not provide a diagnosis. The self-testing kit has an inbuilt control line, which makes ...
techtimes

At-Home HIV Testing Kit Program Finally Launches | Learn More

For the first time ever, an at-home HIV testing kit program finally launches! Learn more about the movement and how it aims to help. According to Yahoo News, it was announced that the HRC or Human ...
Business Wire

Grindr Brings Free At-Home HIV Self-Test Kits to Europe for the First Time With New Programs in Georgia and Ireland

LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--At the outset of European testing week, Grindr Inc. (NYSE: GRND), the world’s largest social network for the LGBTQ+ community, today announced the launch of its new ...
CNN

Grindr partners with free HIV test program

Grindr, the popular LGBTQ+ dating app, is partnering with a program distributing free at-home HIV tests as part of a new public health initiative. Now, within the app’s main menu, US-based users will ...
News9

HIV At-Home Test Kits Available For All Oklahoma Residents

Sexual Health and Harm Reduction Services at the Oklahoma State Department of Health (OSDH) are offering free at-home HIV test kits for all Oklahomans. In 2019, the Trump administration began the ...
standardmedia.co.ke

Shortage of HIV testing kits hits the country

HIV testing Service provider Irene Marete displays the test kit at the North Star Alliance- Mlolongo Wellness Centre. [David Gichuru, Standard] The country is faced with an acute shortage of HIV ...

Community Corner: Coastal Health District, Walgreens to host free HIV/AIDS testing

Georgia has some of the highest HIV rates in the country, and many people living with the disease may not be aware of their ...
The Conversation

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

Regular testing for HIV protects you and those around you. pixinoo/iStock via Getty Images Plus In 2016, the World Health Organization recommended HIV self-test kits as a way for people to ...