Youth-Led HIV Self-Testing Strategies in Nigeria
Author Information
Author(s): Nwaozuru Ucheoma, Obiezu-Umeh Chisom, Tahlil Kadija M., Gbaja-Biamila Titilola, BeLue Rhonda, Idigbe Ifeoma, Oladele David, Conserve Donaldson, Airhihenbuwa Collins, Xian Hong, Musa Adesola Z., Olusanya Olufunto, Ojo Temitope, Ezechi Oliver, Tucker Joseph D., Iwelunmor Juliet
Hypothesis
Can an innovation bootcamp model effectively develop youth-led HIV self-testing delivery strategies in Nigeria?
Conclusion
The health innovation bootcamp model is feasible and acceptable for creating youth-led HIV self-testing strategies.
Supporting Evidence
- The bootcamp trained 20 participants from diverse educational backgrounds.
- Participants developed five innovative HIV self-testing strategies.
- Strategies included repackaging HIVST kits to appeal to young people.
- All strategies ensured privacy protection for recipients.
- Participants rated the bootcamp highly for enhancing their research and entrepreneurial skills.
Takeaway
A group of young people in Nigeria learned how to create better ways for their peers to test for HIV, making it easier and more appealing.
Methodology
A four-week, in-person innovation bootcamp with workshops and qualitative content analysis was conducted.
Limitations
The study was limited to the top seven teams from a previous designathon, and two teams dropped out before completion.
Participant Demographics
Participants were aged 18-24, with 70% male and 55% being university students from diverse backgrounds.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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