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BMC Public Health ; 22(1): 589, 2022 03 26.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-35346119

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BACKGROUND: In Benin, the burden of HIV is disproportionately high among female sex workers (FSWs). HIV testing and knowledge of status are starting points for HIV treatment and prevention interventions. Despite the importance given to testing services in HIV control, its uptake among FSWs remains suboptimal in Benin. HIV self-testing (HIVST) may be useful for increasing testing rates in FSWs. METHODS: We conducted a pilot study of the distribution of saliva-based HIVST among FSWs in Cotonou and its surroundings, Benin. The HIVST promotion and distribution model included three complementary strategies: community-based, facility-based and secondary distribution. In this qualitative study, we explored the elements influencing HIVST implementation, distribution and use among FSWs. We assessed HIVST acceptability and feasibility in this population. We conducted 29 semi-structured individual interviews with FSWs. Data were interpreted with a thematic analysis method, using the Theoretical Domains Framework. RESULTS: Only two FSWs (6.9%) were aware of HIVST before participating in the study. All participants were interested in using HIVST if available in Benin. Many advantages of HIVST were mentioned, including: autonomy, privacy, accessibility, time saving, and the fact that it is a painless test. Barriers to the use of HIVST included: the fear of unreliability, the lack of psychological support and medical follow-up and the possibility of result dissimulation. Participants thought HIVST was easy to use without assistance. HIVST enabled linkage to care for a few FSWs in denial of their HIV-positive status. No case of suicide or violence associated with HIVST was reported. HIVST secondary distribution within FSWs social network was well received. FSWs' boyfriends and clients showed interest in using the device. Some FSWs reported using HIVST to practice serosorting or to guide their decisions regarding condom use. CONCLUSIONS: Our study shows a very high level of acceptability for HIVST among FSWs in Cotonou and its surroundings. Results also demonstrate the feasibility of implementing HIVST distribution in Benin. HIVST should be implemented in Benin quickly and free of charge for all individuals at risk of HIV. HIVST offer should be integrated with comprehensive sexual health and prevention services.


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Infecções por HIV , Profissionais do Sexo , Benin/epidemiologia , Estudos de Viabilidade , Feminino , Infecções por HIV/diagnóstico , Infecções por HIV/epidemiologia , Infecções por HIV/prevenção & controle , Seleção por Sorologia para HIV , Teste de HIV , Homossexualidade Masculina , Humanos , Masculino , Projetos Piloto , Autoteste
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Glob Health Promot ; 25(3): 81-92, 2018 09.
Artigo em Inglês | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-30246630

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Cet article présente le processus suivi pour développer et implanter une intervention ciblée encourageant les femmes travailleuses du sexe (TS) à se faire dépister régulièrement pour le virus de l'immunodéficience humaine (VIH) dans les services de santé adaptés au Bénin. Le modèle de planification d' intervention mapping (IM) de Bartholomew et al. (2006), structuré en six étapes, a servi de référence pour guider le développement et l'implantation de l'intervention. Une analyse des besoins a été réalisée à partir d'une revue de littérature et d'une étude basée sur la théorie du comportement planifié, d'Ajzen (1991). Cette analyse a permis d'identifier les déterminants associés au comportement sur lesquels ont porté les actions de changement. Les méthodes et stratégies d'intervention ont été basées sur des théories et adaptées aux besoins des femmes TS. Les résultats consistent en une intervention de neuf mois visant à couvrir plus de 1200 femmes TS, en impliquant divers acteurs (intervenants communautaires, agents de santé et pairs éducatrices). La perception de contrôle comportemental, la norme descriptive, les connaissances, l'attitude et l'intention d'adopter le dépistage régulier du VIH constituent les cibles d'action. L'intervention comporte des activités visant des changements individuels et environnementaux à travers diverses méthodes comme le counseling motivationnel, l'éducation par les pairs, le modeling, la communication persuasive, le renforcement de capacités et la réorganisation des services cliniques. L'IM a permis de structurer et d'implanter avec transparence une intervention ciblée visant l'adoption d'un comportement favorable à la santé chez les femmes TS. Les enjeux rencontrés et les leçons tirées de l'application de l'IM en contexte africain francophone peuvent inspirer les planificateurs et professionnels pour améliorer leurs interventions en promotion de la santé.

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