Distribution and spatial autocorrelation of HIV self-tests.

Petenuci Vieira, Juliane; Garollo Piran, Camila Moraes; Nascimento de Oliveira, Natan; Demitto Furtado, Marcela; Rosseto de Oliveira, Rosana; Harumi Higarashi, Ieda

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.

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

Rev Rene, 2024, Vol 25, Issue 1, p1

1517-3852

Academic Journal

10.15253/2175-6783.20242593704