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NCT06857071Possibly a fitRecruiting

Using social networks to find undiagnosed HIV cases

Undiagnosed HIV InfectionPopulations That Are Reluctant to Test for HIVLong-term Undiagnosed HIV InfectionIndividuals With Newly-diagnosed HIV InfectionHIV-related StigmaAccess to HIV Testing

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.

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Phase
N/A
Enrollment
2,480 people
Ages
18 years and older
Study type
Interventional

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

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