HIV Home Test Kits in South Africa
Lyn's Comment: Late in 2009 it was reported that home testing kits for HIV will be piloted in South Africa. The initial response to this was quite positive. However, as organisations and the government reflected on this, more concerns were raised. Some of the issues to consider include:
- the effect of false positive results and the fact that confirmation tests might not be done,
- the lack of counselling,
- incorrect use of kit or interpretation of results,
- the lack of follow up treatment and support.