Barriers and facilitators to HIV testing among African and Caribbean heritage communities: a mixed methods study

Adeniyi, Temilola; Horwood, Jeremy; Doran, Marsha; Piggott, Khabo; Namurach, Aisha-monic; Harryman, Lindsey; Oldenbourg, Emmy; Kiflu, Miryam; Speare, Nathan; Griffin, Mary; Wilson, Matthew; Febrache, Mark; Allbless, Rachel; Dravie-John, David; Copping, Joanna; de Vocht, Frank; D. Walter, Scott; Fox, Fiona

doi:10.1136/sextrans-2025-056491

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Barriers and facilitators to HIV testing among African and Caribbean heritage communities: a mixed methods study

Published in Sexually Transmitted Infections • May 13, 2025

Authors:

Temilola Adeniyi

Jeremy Horwood

Marsha Doran

Abstract

OBJECTIVES: African and Caribbean heritage (ACH) communities in the UK face disproportionately high rates of HIV and often experience delayed diagnoses, worsening health inequities. Increasing HIV testing in these communities is essential to address these disparities and support the UK's HIV reducti...

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Psychological intervention

Medicine

Community engagement

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