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Reaching the Last 20% (the Pamoja Kwa Afya Study)

RecruitingNAAges 18 Years - anyFemaleSue Napierala
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In plain words

What the trial is, and whether it could suit you

This cluster randomized controlled trial will test whether the provision of multiple oral fluid-based HIV self-test kits to women who sell sex (WSS) to secondarily distribute to their male partners who purchase sex can promote uptake of HIV service use by male partners. The study will recruit adult women who report exchanging sex for compensation in Kisumu and Siaya counties in Western Kenya. In clusters randomized to the intervention, WSS will be given multiple HIV self-tests and counseled to distribute them to men who purchase sex (MPS). Self-test kits will contain instructions for use and tailored information on clinic location and hours within the cluster, and pilot-tested messaging on the benefits of antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). In control clusters, standard of care HIV services will continue to be available. To objectively assess impacts of the

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๐Ÿ“‹ Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria: * Female * Age โ‰ฅ18 years * Reports exchanging sex for compensation with โ‰ฅ2 men in the past month * Engages in sex for compensation in the intervention cluster catchment area * Willing to participate in a brief questionnaire 6 weeks after enrollment * Plan to remain in the area of study recruitment for the next 8 weeks Exclusion Criteria: * Unwilling or unable to provide informed consent for participation
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What it tests

  • HIV self-testing
  • Behavioral economic 'nudges'
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Where

1 site
Impact Research and Development Organization (IRDO)
Kisumu, Kenya
๐Ÿค Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible โ€” always decide together with your own doctor.
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