Challenges | Proposed solutions |
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Distribution and access to HIVST | Provision of the HIVST in selected centers (currently, this method is suitable): |
Selecting centers with appropriate space and maintaining confidentiality with the help of trained experts and peers | |
Access to these centers should be as easy as possible | |
Provision of the HIVST in hangouts: | |
Distribution of the HIVST by peers in hangouts and high-risk population gathering places | |
Establishing the HIVST provision centers in places close to hangouts | |
Provision of the HIVST in pharmacies | |
Provision of the HIVST in online stores | |
Elimination of legal barriers to distribution or access to HIVST | |
Counseling on how to perform the HIVST | In-person or face-to-face consultation: |
Setting up or developing centers for the distribution of HIVST with the presence of trained experts or using trained peers to provide sufficient and complete explanations about HIVST, how to do the test, and receive results | |
More emphasis on how to perform the HIVST and how to read the results | |
Online counseling | |
Launching training webinars and online training Web sites with experts or trained peers | |
Preparation and distribution of pamphlets and educational brochures during HIVST distribution or online pamphlets and brochures for high-risk groups | |
How to do the HIVST | Providing appropriate and sufficient training on how to perform the HIVST |
More appropriate distribution of educational materials related to how to perform HIVST | |
Announcing the HIVST result | Receiving test results in person or online if a suitable platform is prepared |
Setting up the monitoring system for high-risk groups after receiving HIVST | |
Setting up a system of psychological and psychiatric counseling for high-risk groups (online or in-person) after receiving the HIVST results | |
Connection with treatment care centers | Providing appropriate training to gain the trust of high-risk groups to refer healthcare centers |
Providing incentives and gifts for referring to healthcare centers | |
Setting up healthcare centers in the closest and most accessible places for high-risk groups | |
Providing free or low-cost medical services in healthcare centers |