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April 10, 2026Open Access

Cost‐Effectiveness of the I'm Ready HIV Self‐Testing Programme Among High‐Risk Populations in Canada

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The aim is to evaluate the cost-effectiveness of the I'm Ready HIV self-testing programme among high-risk populations in Canada.
Cost-effectiveness analysis
Assessment of test uptake and diagnostic accuracy
Calculation of willingness-to-pay threshold
The programme is cost-effective at a threshold of $50,000 per QALY.
Findings indicate potential value of HIV self-testing in improving public health awareness.
Results suggest benefits within the context of the Canadian health system.

Abstract

At the current test uptake and diagnostic accuracy levels, the I'm Ready programme is cost-effective at the willingness-to-pay threshold of 50, 000 per QALY. While findings reflect the Canadian health system context, this study offers broader insight into the value of HIVST as a public health tool to accelerate progress towards global HIV awareness targets.

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Authors

Lisa Masucci

Hawre Jalal

Sean B. Rourke

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Journal of the International AIDS Society

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University of Toronto

University of British Columbia

University of Calgary

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Cost‐Effectiveness of the I'm Ready HIV Self‐Testing Programme Among High‐Risk Populations in Canada

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