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Acceptability and implementation considerations of the patient-collected rectal swab for sexually transmitted infections testing among men who have sex with men and transgender women in Kigali, Rwanda

2024-09-30

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<h4>Background</h4> Rectal sexually transmitted infections (STI) are prevalent among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW). Self-collection of rectal specimens is widely used globally, but limited data exist on its implementation in Africa. We report experiences of MSM/TGW self-collecting rectal STI specimens in Kigali. <h4>Methods</h4> From March to August 2018, 738 MSM/TGW were recruited in...

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2792a2e7-9d4a-5cf4-9cfe-73f3ab156c15
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10.1101/2024.09.30.24314599
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