Test-to-PrEP: A Randomized Hybrid Implementation/Effectiveness Trial of a Social Network Strategy to Increase Equitable Reach of HIV Testing and PrEP Information
University of Miami
Summary
To compare the effectiveness of two social network strategies (direct distribution and referral-based distribution) in increasing HIV self-testing (HIVST) completion rates among social network contacts of current Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) clients.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria - PrEP Clients (Egos): * Stated willingness to provide informed consent. * Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures. * Stated availability for the duration of the study. * Ability to identify members of their social network who may benefit from receiving an HIVST kit and PrEP information. * Currently prescribed PrEP by RAPID clinics, including those initiating PrEP on the same day as study enrollment. Inclusion Criteria for Peers (Alters): \- Provision of electronic informed consent prior to completion of the Quick Response (QR)-linked survey instruments. E…
Interventions
- BehavioralTest-to-PrEP
Participants, called Egos, will come once to the clinic throughout the duration of the study, for up to 1 hour. During the visit, participants will receive up to 4 Test-to-PrEP Packs, which include an HIV self-test kit and HIV prevention education materials and a brief (approximately 15 minutes) training. The training includes instructions on how to initiate conversations related to HIV, HIV testing, and HIV prevention, as well as proper handling of the HIV self-test kit. Participants are asked to distribute the Test-to-PrEP Packs to Social Network Contacts (peers), called Alters.
- BehavioralAccess by Referral
Participants, called Egos, will receive up to 4 Access by Referral Cards once. Participants will receive a brief (approximately 15 minutes) training. The training includes instructions on how to initiate conversations related to HIV, HIV testing, and HIV prevention, as well as proper handling of the HIV self-test kit. Participants are asked to distribute the Access by Referral Cards to Social Network Contacts (peers), also called Alters. The Referral Card can be used to order a Test-to-PrEP Pack, including the HIV self-test and HIV prevention education material, that will be mailed to an address of the Alter's choice.
Location
- University of MiamiMiami, Florida