HIV self-testing and repeat testing in pregnancy and postpartum in Northern Nigeria.

Objective: Incident HIV infections in pregnant and breastfeeding mothers pose significant challenges to prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission efforts in sub-Saharan Africa. We identified the predictors of willingness to self-test for HIV when retesting in pregnancy and postpartum among antenatal clients in a tertiary hospital in Northern Nigeria.

Methods: Structured and validated questionnaires were administered to a cross section of antenatal attendees (n = 370) in March 2021.