We are conducting a study that empowers peers to distribute HIV self-test. Interested individuals can register your details to receive the HIV test kits in your mail
If you have received the HIV self-test kit from someone, as part of the study, we will require you to conduct a HIV self-test and participate in an online survey. You will be compensated for your time in participating in this study.
About the study
This study is for individuals who self-identify as gay, bisexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). The most recent HIV surveillance report, published by the Kirby Institute, reported that nearly half of MSM diagnosed with HIV were late diagnoses. It is important to get tested for HIV and know your status. Our study seeks to improve awareness and uptake of HIV self-testing in Australia.
Who we want?
You self-identify as gay, bisexual, queer, and other men who have sex with men (MSM).
You may have either: i) signed up as a test promoter with us and received the free HIV self-test kit from us, or ii) received a free HIV self-test kit from your friend or sexual partner.
What's involved
Once you have received the free HIV self-test kit, please text us (0419 026 799) the ST number (ST-XXXXXX) that is printed on the kit box in order to activate your participation in this study.
Your participation involves doing a HIV self-test within one month after you have received the free HIV self-test kit, and complete a 10-minute online post-test survey. You will receive a Gift Voucher Card for your participation!
Follow the 2-steps below once you are ready to do your HIV self-test.
Instructions for performing the test kit
First, please text us (0419 026 799) the ST number (ST-XXXXXX) that is printed on the kit box in order to activate your participation in this study if you have not already done so.
Now, please watch the video below.
The most important thing to remember from this video is that when you are filling the blood tube keep the device on the table the entire time, hold your finger in a downward position gently touched the blood to the tip of the tube and avoid touching the tube with your skin.
Atomo HIV Self Test Instructions For Use
This video provides details on How to do a self-administered HIV test
Credit: Atomo Diagonostics