Using social networks to find undiagnosed HIV cases
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests whether asking people with a new HIV diagnosis to invite their friends and contacts for testing can find more undiagnosed cases and reduce stigma. If you or someone you know was recently diagnosed with HIV in the Msunduzi area, this could help connect more people to care.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You must be 18 years old or older
- You live in the Msunduzi region of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
- You can speak English or isiZulu well enough for an interview
- You must have a study coupon given to you by a clinic or a current study participant
- You are willing and able to give your consent to join the study
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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