Improving HIV counseling about undetectable viral load in South Africa
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a new way of talking to people living with HIV about 'Undetectable = Untransmittable' (U=U) — meaning when HIV medicine makes the virus undetectable, it cannot be passed to others. It aims to make HIV counseling more helpful and supportive for people in South Africa.
Summary written for real people, not researchers, by Clin2.
Who can take part
- You are 18 years or older.
- You have already received HIV counseling (like after getting an HIV test or about how to take your HIV medicine).
- You can understand and speak one of these languages: English, Zulu, Sotho, or Tsonga.
- You get your HIV care at this clinic (you have a medical record here).
- You are able to give your own permission to join, and you are not currently in need of urgent medical care.
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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