Overview
In this pilot study, the investigators will determine the feasibility and acceptability of multiple low-cost behavioral interventions, designed with end-user input, to promote HIV retesting among adults in rural Kenya and Uganda who have higher risk of HIV exposure.
Description
HIV re-testing is crucial in ensuring early identification of disease to promote well-being of an individual as well as preventing onward spread of infection by treating those identified to have disease promptly. The proposed study aims to identify approaches that would encourage individuals aged 15 years and above at high risk of HIV infection to retest. This IBIS Megastudy pilot trial will pilot 11 intervention prototypes for acceptability, feedback, and implementation outcomes prior to using the interventions in a larger-scale Megastudy trial (main trial to be submitted as a separate CT.gov record).
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- at least 15 years of age
- At increased risk of HIV infection (defined by self-reported risk [at least one of the following over the 3 months prior to enrollment: >1 sexual partner, known HIV-positive sexual partner, diagnosed with a sexually transmitted infection, or paid or received gifts or money in exchange for sex] or by Kenya or Uganda MoH criteria for priority group)
- Documented negative HIV antibody test within 7 days of enrollment
- No intent to migrate out of community in next 3 months
- Daily access to a mobile phone (required since some of the interventions will be delivered by phone)
Exclusion Criteria:
- HIV-positive