Home HIV and STI testing for women sex workers
Part of Infections clinical trials.
This study tests a strategy where sex workers can test themselves for HIV and collect their own samples for STI testing at home. It aims to make testing easier and more private, helping women feel empowered about their sexual health.
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Who can take part
- You are a woman aged 18 or older.
- You have exchanged sex for money, goods, or services in the last 6 months.
- You have lived or worked in Lusaka for at least the past 3 months and plan to stay for at least 3 more months.
- You are willing to give your contact information, including a phone number.
- You can give informed consent in Nyanja, Bemba, or English.
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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