Journal article
Heterogeneity in individual preferences for HIV testing: A systematic literature review of discrete choice experiments
Monisha Sharma, Jason J Ong, Connie Celum, Fern Terris-Prestholt
ECLINICALMEDICINE | ELSEVIER | Published : 2020
Abstract
BACKGROUND: Understanding variations in HIV testing preferences can help inform optimal combinations of testing services to maximize coverage. We conducted a systematic review of Discrete Choice Experiments (DCEs) eliciting HIV testing preference. METHODS: We searched the published literature for papers that conducted DCEs to assess user preferences for HIV testing. FINDINGS: We identified 237 publications; 14 studies conducted in 10 countries met inclusion criteria. Overall, test cost was one of the strongest drivers of preference, with participants preferring free or very low-cost testing. Confidentiality was a salient concern, particularly among key populations and persons who never teste..
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Awarded by National Institute of Mental Health
Awarded by Australian National Health and Medical Research Council
Funding Acknowledgements
MS received support from The National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH K01MH115789). JO received support from the Australian National Health and Medical Research Council (GNT1104781). The funders had no role in the study design, data collection and analysis, decision to publish, or preparation of the article.