HIV testing and connection to care in South African ERs
Part of Immune system & allergy, Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a program that offers HIV testing and connects people to prevention or care right in the Emergency Department. It aims to make it easier for anyone visiting the ER to get the HIV services they need.
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Who can take part
- You must be 12 years or older
- You need to be in a South African hospital Emergency Department
- You must be awake and able to understand and agree to join the study
- You should speak English, Afrikaans, or Xhosa
Quick eligibility check
Answer a few plain-language questions, based on this study's own requirements, to get a preliminary sense of fit.
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