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Table 2 Characteristics of included studies

From: Mapping evidence of intervention strategies to improving men’s uptake to HIV testing services in sub-Saharan Africa: A systematic scoping review

Author & year

Country

Study aim

Population

Sample

Age group

Study Design

Research Method

Aarnio et al., 2009 [48]

Malawi

To explore married men’s perceptions of HIV in pregnancy and male involvement in antenatal HIV testing and counselling in Southern Malawi

Men

388

15 years & older

cross-sectional survey & FGD)

quantitative & qualitative

Auld et al., 2015 [42]

Multiple (East & West Africa)

To evaluate gender equity in ART access among adults

Men & women

765,087 (patient records)

15 years & older

Patient records

Quantitative

Bwambale et al., 2008 [49]

Uganda

To determine the prevalence and factors associated with VCT use among men in Bukonzo West health sub-district, Kasese district

Men

780

18 years & older

FGD, KI interviews

quantitative & qualitative

Camlin et al., 2016 [35]

Kenya & Uganda

To explore gender, cultural factors, and community level processes that influence men’s HIV testing uptake

Men

230

Youth & adults

Observations, FGD, in-depth interviews

Qualitative

De Allegri et al., 2015 [5]

Burkina Faso

to explore factors shaping the decision to undergo Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) testing among men in rural Burkina Faso

Men

937

20 & above

Survey & interviews

Quantitative & qualitative

DiCarlo et al., 2014 [36]

Lesotho

To explore gender norms, sexual decision-making, and perceptions of HIV among a sample of Basotho men and women in order to understand how these factors influence HIV testing and prevention.

Men & women

30 men; 200 women

18 years & older

interviews

Qualitative

Ezeanolue et al., 2016 [23]

Nigeria

To assess whether a congregation-based intervention, the Healthy Beginning Initiative (HBI), would lead to increased uptake of HIV testing among male partners of pregnant women during pregnancy.

Men

2498

18 years & older

Randomized controlled trial

Quantitative

Gage et al., 2005 [6]

Uganda

To examine rates and predictors of self-reported HIV testing and willingness to test among married men aged 15 /59 in Uganda

Men

1962

15–54 years

DHS

Quantitative

Harichund et al., 2018 [37]

South Africa

To assess whether men or women in KwaZulu-Nataldisplayed a higher acceptance of HIVST and also explored factors that influenced and motivatedtheir acceptability.

Men & women

12 males & 28 female

18 years & older

FGD, interviews

Qualitative

Hensen et al., 2014 [19, 53]

Sub-Saharan Africa

To describe HIV testingamong men in rural Lusaka Province, Zambia.

Men

2828

15 years & older

Systematic Review

Quantitative

Hensen et al., 2015 [51]

Zambia

To describe HIV testing among men in rural Lusaka Province, Zambia

Men

2828

15–60 years

Randomized controlled trial

Quantitative

Leblanc et al., 2015 [50]

Ghana

To explore men’s HIV knowledge, perceptions of HIV risk, and willingness to test for HIV in preparation for the initiation of formalized voluntary counselling and testing (VCT) services at Yendi Hospital in Yendi District, Ghana

Men

129

18 years & older

surveys, FGGs, interviews

quantitative & qualitative

Leichliter et al., 2011 [38]

South Africa

To explore sexual health care access and seeking behaviours in men

Men

58

18 years & older

FGD

Qualitative

Leta et al., 2012 [43]

Ethiopia

To investigate factors associated with VCT utilization among adult men since men are less likely than women to be offered and accept routine HIV testing

Men

6778

15–59 years

DHS

Quantitative

Mambanga et al., 2016 [39]

South Africa

To investigate the factors that contribute to men’s reluctance to seek HCT at primary health care facilities in Vhembe District, South Africa.

Men

15

Adult (age not specified)

semi-structured interviews

Qualitative

Matovu et al., 2014 [40]

Uganda

To explore the motivations for and barriers to couples’ HCT among married couples in Rakai, Uganda.

Men & women

157

15 years & older

FGD, KI interviews

Qualitative

Mhlongo et al., 2013 [44]

South Africa

To determine factors associated with never testing for HIV and consistent condom use among men who nevertest in Soweto.

Men

1539

18–32 years

Questionnaires

Quantitative

Nglazi et al., 2012 [7]

South Africa

To assess the effectiveness of incentivized mobile HCT in reaching unemployed men in Cape Town, South Africa

Men

9416

15 years & older

Survey

Quantitative

Remien et al., 2009 [52]

Middle East and North Africa region

To assess important gender dimensions of access to HIV testing, care and treatment in the MENA region.

Men & women

Not specified

Not specified

not specified

not specified

Sharma et al., 2017 [22]

sub-Saharan Africa

To examine community-based strategies to strengthen men’s engagement in the HIV care cascade in sub-Saharan Africa

Men & women

Not specified

15 years & older

not specified

not specified

Skovdal et al., 2011 [41]

Zimbabwe

To examine qualitatively how local constructions of masculinity in rural Zimbabwe impact on men’s use of HIV services

Men & women

78

Adult (age not specified)

FGD, interviews

Qualitative

Stephenson et al., 2013 [46]

Multiple African countries

To investigate community influences on HIV testing among men ages 15–54, using Demographic and Health Survey (DHS) data from Chad, Ghana, Malawi, Nigeria, Tanzania, Uganda, Zambia, and Zimbabwe.

Men

13,162

15–54 years

DHS

Quantitative

Huegra et al., 2018 [47]

South Africa

To assess progress towards the UNAIDS 90–90-90 targets in Mbongolwane and Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Men & women

5649

15–59 years

Cross-sectional

Quantitative

Scott-Sheldon et al., 2013 [45]

South Africa

To evaluate the impact of testing on HIV knowledge and sexual risk among men in South Africa.

Men

819

18 years & older

Cross-sectional

Quantitative