Acceptability, values and preferences on Hepatitis C self-testing among the general population and healthcare workers in Rwanda: a qualitative study

Principal investigator: Janvier SERUMONDO
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Investigators

Janvier Serumondo, Sonjelle Shilton, Ladislas Nshimiyimana, Prosper Karame, Donatha Dushimiyimana, Emmanuel Fajardo, Eric Remera, Gallican N. Rwibasira & Guillermo Z. Martínez-Pérez

Study information

  • Research Area: HCV
  • Research type: Qualitative study
  • Start date: Jul 01, 2020
  • End date: Dec 31, 2020

Study aim of the objectives

1. Assess the acceptability, values and preferences on HCV self-testing among the general population and healthcare service providers compared to facility-based testing
2. Provide recommendations and perceptions from the community to inform future implementation of HCV self-testing program in Rwanda

Study setting/Area (Location)

Masaka district hospital

Implementing institution

Rwanda Biomedical Centre and FIND

Department/Division

HIV

Impact on Policy

To inform Hepatitis C diagnosis

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