Uptake of a patient-centred dynamic choice model for HIV prevention in rural Kenya and Uganda: SEARCH SAPPHIRE study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Person-centred HIV prevention delivery models that offer structured choices in product, testing and visit location may increase coverage. However, data are lacking on the actual uptake of choices among persons at risk of HIV in southern Africa. In an ongoing randomized study (SEARCH; NCT04810650) in rural East Africa, we evaluated the uptake of choices made when offered in a person-centred, dynamic choice model for HIV prevention.

Methods

Using the PRECEDE framework, we developed a persont-centred, Dynamic Choice HIV Prevention (DCP) intervention for persons at risk of HIV in three settings in rural Kenya and Uganda: antenatal clinic (ANC), outpatient department (OPD) and in the community. Components include: provider training on product choice (predisposing); f

SUBMITTER: Kabami J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10323314 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature