Investigators
Study information
- Research Area: HCV
- Research type: prospective observational cross-sectional study.
- Start date: Jul 01, 2020
- End date: May 28, 2021
Study aim of the objectives
1. To determine usability (the ability to correctly perform test and interpret results) of HCV self-test using observed testing model.
2. To measure agreement between results of the same test interpreted by a self-tester and trained healthcare worker (HCW, inter-reader agreement) and agreement of results between HCV self-testing and professional HCV testing (inter-operator agreement).
3. To understand and explore acceptability of and preferences for HCV self-testing among users of the general population.
Study setting/Area (Location)
Rwamagana Provincial Hospital
Implementing institution
Rwanda Biomedical Centre and FIND
Department/Division
HIV
Impact on Policy
Findings will help to review HCV testing guideline and to introduce HCV sef-testing method