Table 3 HIV testing delivery strategies to improve urban men’s engagement with HIV testing services

Using celebrities to promote uptake of HIVST

1

1

3

5

1

37

Using endorsement of HIV self-tests by Department of Health

1

1

4

2

3

38

Using sports figures to promote uptake of HIVST

2

3

4

2

39

Providing incentives

2

4

1

4

40

Incorporating mHealth within HIVST

1

4

3

3

41

Partner testing

1

4

1

5

42

Giving men a reason to believe in HIV testing

1

4

2

4

42

Packaging HIVST kits with STI (sexually transmitted disease) self-tests

1

3

4

3

42

Packaging HIV self-tests kits with other diseases screening self-tests

2

2

3

4

42

Providing clear instructions

1

2

5

3

43

Placing test kits in community centres

1

1

5

4

43

Provision of free data

1

1

6

3

43

Provision of free testing kits

1

2

3

5

44

Internal motivation strategies

3

5

3

44

Placing test kits in pubs

1

1

4

5

44

Promotion of self-testing via social media

1

1

5

4

44

Use of videos for HIVST pre- and post-testing counselling

1

7

3

44

Promotion of self-testing via TV adverts

1

4

6

47