Peer network approaches for improving HIV testing, prevention and care utilisation among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.

Otambo WO, Harling G, Inghels M, Otto M Dr, Blose N, Tram KH, Tanser F, Mee P

DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106124
Published: 2026 Mar 12
Container: BMJ open
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@article{allodium:10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106124,
  title = {Peer network approaches for improving HIV testing, prevention and care utilisation among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.},
  author = {Otambo WO and Harling G and Inghels M and Otto M Dr and Blose N and Tram KH and Tanser F and Mee P},
  year = {2026},
  journal = {BMJ open},
  doi = {10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106124},
  url = {https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106124}
}

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WO, O., G, H., M, I., Dr, O. M., N, B., KH, T., F, T., & P, M. (2026). Peer network approaches for improving HIV testing, prevention and care utilisation among men in sub-Saharan Africa: a scoping review.. BMJ open. https://doi.org/10.1136/bmjopen-2025-106124

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