Self-testing for Covid-19 in Durban and Eastern Cape, South Africa
A qualitative inquiry targeting decision-takers
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 13041689 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Amanda Brumwell (0000-0002-5766-7012), Gbotemi Bukola Babatunde (0000-0002-9147-8637), Sonjelle Shilton (0000-0003-1569-8758, FIND, corresponding author), Jade Tso (University of California Davis Medical Center), Michael W Wilson (0009-0004-8618-9226, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill), Noeline Xulu, Jamila Khatoon Adam (0000-0001-6266-699X, Durban University of Technology), Monique Marks (0000-0002-4926-6972, Durban University of Technology), Guillermo Z Martínez‐pérez (0000-0001-6756-9515, FIND) |
| Year | 2022 |
| Volume | 17 |
| Issue | 5 |
| Pages | 450-467 |
| Publication date | 2022-12-07 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Contemporary Social Science (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2158-2041 • E-ISSN: 2158-205X |
| Publisher | Taylor & Francis (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/21582041.2022.2147986 |
| OpenAlex | W4311819791 |
| Language | EN |
| References cited | 18 |
Innovative diagnostic solutions are essential to improve COVID-19 case detection and slow its spread in resource-constrained settings. To understand how South African communities may utilise rapid SARS-CoV-2 antigen self-testing and react to self-test results, we conducted a qualitative study, involving semi-structured interviews and focus group discussions, of healthcare workers, representatives of civil society groups, and potential self-testing implementors. A sex- and location-sensitive thematic analysis approach was used to assess how 52 decision-takers on self-testing roll-out in South Africa perceive the value and utility of this innovative diagnostic approach. Informants suggested South Africans might value a device that allows them to self-test in private, at their own convenience, while avoiding the risk of social stigma and having to wait for COVID-19 test results in a facility. They also emphasised the need for awareness and sensitisation campaigns and to ensure pre-/post-self-test counselling services are easily accessible. Collaboration with traditional leaders and community-based organisations would improve results communication and linkage to counselling and confirmatory testing. SARS-CoV-2 self-testing was perceived to be acceptable to a population already sensitised to the use of HIV self-testing, being a decentralised solution that would help reduce the incidence of COVID-19 and prevent any further deterioration of socio-economic indicators
Business · Environmental health · Focus group · Political science · Population · Public relations · Qualitative property · Qualitative research · Sociology · Test (biology · Thematic analysis · Computer Science · COVID-19 Clinical Research Studies · Medicine · Psychology · SARS-CoV-2 and COVID-19 Research · SARS-CoV-2 detection and testing · Social Psychology · Marketing
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