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- Title
Distribution and spatial autocorrelation of HIV self-tests.
- Authors
Petenuci Vieira, Juliane; Garollo Piran, Camila Moraes; Nascimento de Oliveira, Natan; Demitto Furtado, Marcela; Rosseto de Oliveira, Rosana; Harumi Higarashi, Ieda
- Abstract
Objective: to analyze the distribution and spatial autocorrelation of HIV self-testing rates. Methods: this is an eco-logical study of distributed HIV self-tests. The records were obtained from secondary data from the Medicines Logistics Control System. Moran's autocorrelation coefficient was used for statistical analysis of spatial dependence. Results: 622,822 HIV self-test records made available in Brazil were analyzed, showing positive spatial autocorrelation with a Global Moran's Index of 0.199 (p=0.046) over the period. There has been an increase in HIV self-testing rates over the years, with the highest rates concentrated in the South and North of Brazil, with a higher concentration of distribution in the 25-29 age group. Conclusion: despite the increase in HIV self-testing rates, there are still significant disparities between states, indicating that strategies for HIV self-test distribution and use are needed in the country. Contributions to practice: this work contributes to the improvement of strategies and the (re) formulation of new health policies aimed at expanding the diagnosis of individuals who have HIV and don't know it.
- Subjects
BRAZIL; DIAGNOSIS of HIV infections; STATISTICAL correlation; SECONDARY analysis; AGE distribution; POPULATION geography; PSYCHOLOGY of HIV-positive persons; EARLY diagnosis; HEALTH equity; PATIENT self-monitoring; SELF diagnosis; ECOLOGICAL research
- Publication
Rev Rene, 2024, Vol 25, Issue 1, p1
- ISSN
1517-3852
- Publication type
Academic Journal
- DOI
10.15253/2175-6783.20242593704