autotest VIH® in french pharmacies : 2 years later, what is the impact ?

Since the publication of a decree in 2016, the associations and screening centers can now distribute HIV self-tests, free of charge, to a target population as defined in the decree. Thus, the french association HF Prévention has distributed 1,600 self-tests and 10,139 self-tests are being distributed by AIDES.

autotest VIH® is now available in several European countries. A study was conducted in the largest screening center in the Rome region between December 1^st 2016 and May 31^th 2017. During this period, 23% of new HIV-positive cases were detected first by autotest VIH®. 67% of them had never done an HIV test before. This study shows that the self-test reaches a new population and that self-test users enter into the health care pathway after obtaining a positive result.

NB : the picture shows the French packaging sold in French pharmacies. The contents of the kit you buy online is the same that the French box, only the packaging is different.

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