ART initiations following community-based distribution of HIV self-tests: meta-analysis and meta-regression of STAR Initiative data

摘要

Measuring linkage after community-based testing, particularly HIV self-testing (HIVST), is challenging. Here, we use data from studies of community-based HIVST distribution, conducted within the STAR Initiative, to assess initiation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and factors driving differences in linkage rates.