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Yang, Jayne Eunice U.; Jackarain, Faisal H.; de Vergara, Tisha Isabelle M.; Santillan, Joshua F.; Reyes, Patrick Wincy C.; Arellano, Ma Cecilia Victoria B.; Garcia, Jainor Timothy U.; Samonte, Sheena Jasley G.; Marfori, Anne Julienne G.; Guerrero, Anna Melissa S.

Acceptability of self-administered antigen test for COVID-19 in the Philippines

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  • Medientyp: E-Artikel
  • Titel: Acceptability of self-administered antigen test for COVID-19 in the Philippines
  • Beteiligte: Yang, Jayne Eunice U.; Jackarain, Faisal H.; de Vergara, Tisha Isabelle M.; Santillan, Joshua F.; Reyes, Patrick Wincy C.; Arellano, Ma Cecilia Victoria B.; Garcia, Jainor Timothy U.; Samonte, Sheena Jasley G.; Marfori, Anne Julienne G.; Guerrero, Anna Melissa S.
  • Erschienen: Cambridge University Press (CUP), 2024
  • Erschienen in: International Journal of Technology Assessment in Health Care, 40 (2024) 1
  • Sprache: Englisch
  • DOI: 10.1017/s0266462324000035
  • ISSN: 0266-4623; 1471-6348
  • Schlagwörter: Health Policy
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  • Beschreibung: <jats:title>Abstract</jats:title> <jats:sec id="S0266462324000035_sec1"> <jats:title>Objectives</jats:title> <jats:p>In response to the Omicron surge in early 2022, the HTA Philippines evaluated the acceptability of Filipinos in using self-administered antigen tests (SAAgTs) as part of COVID-19 HTAs in the Philippines.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec id="S0266462324000035_sec2" sec-type="methods"> <jats:title>Methods</jats:title> <jats:p>Scoping review from literature databases was initially conducted to identify preset codes in the use of SAAgT. Preset codes were used to establish the questions for focus group discussions (FGDs). Semi-structured questionnaires were created through Delphi technique. FGDs with four stakeholder groups (i.e., nine healthcare workers [HCWs], seven representatives of at-risk groups, six economic frontliners, and seven representatives of micro–small–medium-sized enterprises) were conducted.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec id="S0266462324000035_sec3" sec-type="results"> <jats:title>Results</jats:title> <jats:p>Discomfort in being a target of stigma and being prescribed an “illness identity” when suspected or confirmed COVID-19-positive, along with lack of confidence to perform self-test, caused hesitancy in self-testing among participants. The need for subsidies for test kits from the government or employers was emphasized to increase its accessibility. Having a designated access point and reporting system for SAAgT was highlighted to avoid nepotism (<jats:italic>padrino</jats:italic> system attributed to debt of gratitude), inequitable distribution, and lapses in reporting. A participatory approach to education was perceived as crucial to reduce any misconceptions associated with the use of SAAgT.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec id="S0266462324000035_sec4" sec-type="conclusions"> <jats:title>Conclusions</jats:title> <jats:p>All FGD groups expressed favorable reviews on the implementation of SAAgT because it can potentially reduce the burden of health facility-administered tests. These findings were considered by the HTA Council in the recommendation of SAAgT as part of the overarching national strategies for the diagnosis and screening of COVID-19.</jats:p> </jats:sec>