Preference and ability to perform blood-versus oral-fluid-based HIV self-testing in adolescents and young adults in Bangkok

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This page is a plain-language introduction to “Preference and ability to perform blood-versus oral-fluid-based HIV self-testing in adolescents and young adults in Bangkok,” attributed to Trabwongwitaya P, Songtaweesin WN, Paiboon N, et al. and listed as International Journal of STD & AIDS 2022;33(5):492–498 · DOI: 10.1177/09564624221076955. Its central focus is: It examines experience, confidence and ease of using two self-test formats. The summary is intended to help readers understand the question and practical relevance before opening the full publication.

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