Sara Keller, E. U. Mallari, J. F. Febre, J. Timbol, R. Powers, R. R. Peregrino, A. Slyzkii, C. Mulder, M. V. Magno, I. Spruijt
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Abstract
Self-testing for COVID-19 using antigen-detecting rapid diagnostic tests (Ag-RDTs) shows high promise in the Philippines. Self-testing has the potential to provide broader access to testing, empowering individuals by bringing healthcare services closer to them. We conducted 15 semi-structured interviews with health officers and decision-makers in the Philippines. These interviews explored the experiences and perspectives on the acceptability and feasibility of self-test use and implementation. We found that self-testing is easy-to-use, provides rapid results and can facilitate early detection. However, regulatory policies, linkages to care and effective health education plans must be in place for successful implementation.
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Launched on 1 May 2011, Public Health Action (PHA) is an official publication of the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (The Union). It is an open access, online journal available world-wide to physicians, health workers, researchers, professors, students and decision-makers, including public health centres, medical, university and pharmaceutical libraries, hospitals, clinics, foundations and institutions. PHA is a peer-reviewed scholarly journal that actively encourages, communicates and reports new knowledge, dialogue and controversy in health systems and services for people in vulnerable and resource-limited communities — all topics that reflect the mission of The Union, Health solutions for the poor.
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