Improving HIV Testing, Linkage, and Retention in Care for Men Through U=U Messaging

Summary

This study will evaluate the impact of U=U messaging and counseling on gaps in the HIV care cascade for men, including testing uptake and ART initiation (Aim 1), achieving viral suppression and retention in care (Aim 2) in two provinces in South Africa. The U=U message communicates the compelling idea that PLHIV who take ART and have an undetectable viral load (\<200 copies/mL) cannot sexually transmit HIV. Additionally, the investigators will conduct a multi-method evaluation to inform future implementation of U=U messaging interventions (Aim 3).

Eligibility

Inclusion Criteria:

AIM 1:

1. male
2. aged ≥15 years
3. present a study issued invitation card to site receptionist
4. ability to provide informed consent.

AIM 2:

1. cis-gender men
2. aged ≥15 years
3. newly initiating ART (i.e., treatment naïve) or re-initiating ART after 6 months of being lost-to-care
4. live in Buffalo City or Cape Town Metro Health Districts
5. provide written informed consent

Conditions4

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