Data For: Optimising Instructional Materials for COVID-19 Rapid Tests for Self-Sampling and Testing: Mapping the Optimization Process of Manufacturer’s Instructions for Use for Self-Testing RDTs Intended for Low Literacy Contexts

<h3>Project Overview</h3>
<p>This is an observational, cross-sectional study of the feasibility and acceptability of self-sampling and self-testing using SARS-CoV-2 antigen tests in adults in the general population and health care workers. COVID-19 has caused significant mortality and morbidity since it was first reported. Testing, isolation and contact tracing remain key to managing the spread of infection. Nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) are required for diagnosis. However, many resource setting face shortages of testing supplies, skilled laboratory personnel, high costs and logistical challenges. SARS COV-2 Rapid antigen diagnostic tests provide a quick and instrument-free alternative to nucleic acid amplification tests (NAAT) and data is emerging that more simple-to-collect alternative sampling methods, such as nasal swabs or saliva specimens, will be accurate alternatives.</p>
<p>While it may be too preliminary to use self-tests among the general public, particularly in settings of lower literacy, health workers at primary level facilities (including lay health workers) have a wealth of experience using point-of-care (POC) rapid diagnostic tests (RDTs) for COVID-19 and other diseases, and may be good candidates for self-testing for SARS-CoV-2. Self-sampling and self-testing could reduce the demand on health facilities while addressing many of the usual barriers to uptake of services, leading to timely testing of larger volumes.</p>

<p><i>Objectives</i></p>
<ol.><li>1. Develop culturally relevant instructional information (pictorial and written materials) to support self-sampling from the anterior nares using nasal swabs for up to four antigen tests
<li>2. Develop culturally relevant instructional information (pictorial and written materials) to support self-testing of self-collected AN samples, for two COVID-19 antigen tests
<li>3. Elucidate preferences that influence willingness to test for SARS-CoV-2 and link to prevention and care if using self-sampling/-testing versus professional sampling/testing using qualitative methods</ol>