Table 2 Summary of incentives and advantages of HIVST reported by 29 FSWs

Autonomy

" We are also independent with the self-test which can be done alone, at home, unlike conventional screening where you have to come to the health center and be dependent on the health worker. " (Participant #20)

Privacy

" You don't need to talk, or the people next door don't need to know what you're doing. And, whatever is your result, you get up, you go to your doctor who takes care of you. It’s good and discreet. " (Participant #1)

Painless

" I prefer the self-test to the conventional screening where you have your fingertip pierced. Because when my finger is pierced, I feel too much pain. " (Participant # 9)

Accessibility

“ With the self-test kit, we can check our HIV status ourselves at home at times, without necessarily having to go to the hospital. […] Because going to the medical center costs transportation money and is a waste of time for me. " (Participant # 7)