Paid HIV rapid testing in general medicine private practice in French Guiana: a pilot project

Abstract

• A pilot project using rapid HIV tests in the context of private practice was developed. • Physicians were provided with rapid tests and were paid to perform the rapid test. • About 4868 tests were performed, among which 43 were positive. • HIV rapid testing in private practice was feasible and acceptable for patients and practitioners in French Guiana. • This pilot study scaled up into regional policy throughout French Guiana.