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To evaluate the effectiveness of monetary incentives on HIV self-testing secondary distribution among MSM with different HIV statuses.

December 8, 2025Sexual Health

HIV self-testing secondary distribution among Index with different HIV status in China: A pooled analysis of three trials

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Pooled analysis shows monetary incentives impact HIV testing behavior in MSM, indicating distinct dynamics based on HIV status.

To evaluate the effectiveness of monetary incentives on HIV self-testing secondary distribution among MSM with different HIV statuses.
Pooled analysis of three trials in China
Groups categorized by HIV and intervention status
Comparison of intervention vs control for secondary distribution effectiveness
891 MSM recruited across 68 cities in China
Negative intervention group motivated more alters to test than negative control (IRR = 2.46)
Index living with HIV less likely to motivate alters for testing (IRR = 0.36)
52% of alters tested newly in positive control group, 40% in negative intervention

Hu et al. (2025) studied this question.

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