💬In plain words
What the trial is, and whether it could suit you
To develop an intervention that engages family members in supporting HIV and opioid substitution therapy treatment for those who inject drugs in South Africa, and then conduct a pilot study to understand feasibility and preliminary impact on outcomes.
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📋 Eligibility rules (as published)
Inclusion Criteria:
Aim 2 PLHWID Inclusion Criteria
1. Any sex or gender
2. \>18 years of age
3. HIV-positive as per medical record
4. Self-reported injection drug use behavior
5. Have not participated in the current ART-OST program
6. Initiating ART or OST
7. Identifies a potential family member who can provide support
8. Live in Johannesburg
Family Member Inclusion Criteria
1. 18 years of age or older
2. Confirms family member (parent, sibling, partner, aunt, uncle, grandparent, cousin)
3. Knowledge of the drug using behavior by the PLWHID, but knowledge of their HIV status is not required.
4. No recent history of self-reported drug-using behavior (\< 5 years)
Exclusion Criteria:
PLHWID Exclusion Criteria
1. Under 18 years of age
2. HIV-negative as per medical record
3. Notself-reported injection drug use behavior
4. Has participated in the current ART-OST program
5. Taking ART or OST
6. Cannot identify a potential family member who can provide support
7. Does not live in Johannesburg
Family Member Exclusion Criteria
1. Under 18 years of age
2. Not a family member
3. Does not know about drug using behavior by the PLWHID
4. Recent history of self-reported drug-using behavior (\< 5 years)
Anova Health Institute
Johannesburg, South Africa
🤝 Taking part is your choice, and you can leave at any time. Only the trial team can confirm you are eligible — always decide together with your own doctor.
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