What are we learning about HIV testing in informal settlements in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa? Results from a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Recent evidence highlighting high HIV incidence and prevalence in informal settlements suggests that they are environments that foster HIV risk. Given growing urbanization in sub-Saharan Africa, there is a critical need to assess the successes and challenges of implementing HIV testing, prevention and treatment interventions in these contexts.

Methods

We randomly selected a household-based sample of 1528 adult men (18-35) and women (18-24) living in 18 randomly selected communities in KZN, South Africa. After the baseline interview, communities were randomized to one of three intervention rollout arms in a stepped wedge design. At approximately 8-month intervals, the Asibonisane Community Responses Program (and in particular the implementation of Stepping Stones,

SUBMITTER: Psaki SR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8903271 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature