Improving HIV testing rates and increasing early detection among men who have sex with men (MSM) are critical strategies for enhancing overall health and decreasing HIV transmission. Remote testing and phone delivery of HIV test results may reduce barriers such as geographic isolation or HIV-related stigma. In 2018–19, 50 MSM completed qualitative interviews about their experience receiving a positive HIV test result via phone through their participation in a research study that included remote HIV testing. Interview topics included the acceptability of, and concerns about, phone delivery of HIV results, as well as suggestions for improvement. Interviews were transcribed, coded, and analysed using an inductive thematic approach. Overall, participants reported high acceptability of phone delivery of HIV-positive results. Participants praised the support and information provided by study staff. Benefits identified included increased convenience compared to in-person medical visits, allowing participants to emotionally process their test results privately, as well as receiving the results from supportive and responsive staff members. A few participants indicated drawbacks to phone-based HIV test result delivery, such as logistical concerns about receiving a phone call during the day (e.g., while at work), reduced confidentiality, and the lack of in-person emotional support. Overall, participants described phone delivery of positive HIV-results as acceptable. At-home testing with phone delivery has the potential to increase HIV testing access, especially to geographically isolated or medically underserved patients.

提高男男性行为者 (MSM) 的艾滋病毒检测率和早期发现率是增强整体健康和减少艾滋病毒传播的关键策略。远程检测和电话传送艾滋病毒检测结果可能会减少地理隔离或艾滋病毒相关耻辱等障碍。 2018-19 年，50 名 MSM 完成了定性访谈，了解他们通过参与一项包括远程 HIV 检测的研究，通过电话获得 HIV 阳性检测结果的经历。访谈主题包括电话提供艾滋病毒检测结果的可接受性和担忧，以及改进建议。使用归纳主题方法对访谈进行转录、编码和分析。总体而言，参与者对电话提供艾滋病毒阳性结果的接受度较高。参与者赞扬研究人员提供的支持和信息。确定的好处包括与亲自就诊相比更加方便，允许参与者私下情感地处理他们的测试结果，以及从支持和反应灵敏的工作人员那里接收结果。一些参与者指出了基于电话的艾滋病毒检测结果交付的缺点，例如白天（例如在工作时）接到电话的后勤问题、保密性降低以及缺乏面对面的情感支持。总体而言，参与者认为通过电话传递艾滋病毒阳性结果是可以接受的。通过电话进行的家庭检测有可能增加艾滋病毒检测的机会，特别是对于地理位置偏僻或医疗服务不足的患者。