Publications by authors named "Olivia Vaikla"
Article Synopsis
- There is a growing need for faster detection of sexually transmitted blood-borne infections (STBBIs), leading to the development of digital innovations like AideSmart!, an app that supports multiplexed testing by health care workers in community settings.
- The study aimed to evaluate AideSmart! for its feasibility and impact, allowing healthcare providers to perform rapid STBBI tests while offering counseling and ensuring quality care.
- Results showed that all participants accepted the app's testing strategy, with a majority preferring rapid tests to traditional methods and valuing the quick turnaround of results, which took only 15 minutes.
Digital HIV self-testing as an exemplar: a perspective on benefits, challenges, and opportunities.
Expert Rev Mol Diagn
October 2024
Introduction: Digital human immunodeficiency virus self-testing (HIVST) leverages digital supports, enhancing accessibility, privacy, and early detection of HIV, empowering individuals to manage their HIV status and facilitating timely linkage to care. These advancements contribute to reduced HIV transmission and thereby lead to improved health outcomes.
Areas Covered: This perspective examines the current landscape of digital HIVST strategies, highlighting challenges that must be addressed and opportunities that are presented as the field evolves.