Overview
This household randomized implementation study assesses the implementation and effectiveness of home-based HIV self- testing and PrEP initiation versus standard clinic referral for PrEP initiation during modified standard-of-care (modified SOC) household TB contact investigation in Uganda. It uses qualitative methods to evaluate the process of implementing the intervention and a health economic evaluation to assess the financial sustainability of this strategy.
Eligibility
Inclusion Criteria:
- Person with pulmonary TB OR live in a household with someone with pulmonary TB being treated at one of the participating health facilities
- Household includes ≥2 persons
- Age 15 years and older
- Willingness to participate in study procedures
Exclusion Criteria:
- Lives in a congregate setting (e.g., dormitory or jail)
- Lives outside the study area
- Any other condition that, in the opinion of the Investigator/designee, could preclude informed consent, make study participation unsafe, or otherwise interfere with achieving study objectives
