Feasibility and acceptability of COVID-19 self-testing in the Philippines

E U Mallari; S Keller; J F Febre; J Timbol; R Powers; R R Peregrino; A Slyzkii; C Mulder; M V Magno; I Spruijt

doi:10.5588/pha.23.0045

Feasibility and acceptability of COVID-19 self-testing in the Philippines

E U Mallari
, S Keller
, J F Febre
, J Timbol
, R Powers
, R R Peregrino
, A Slyzkii
, C Mulder
, M V Magno
, I Spruijt

KNCV Tuberculosis Foundation
Aurum Institute, Johannesburg

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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.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	119-122
Number of pages	4
Journal	Public health action
Volume	13
Issue number	4
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.5588/pha.23.0045
Publication status	Published - Dec 2023

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