Incentives to promote accessing HIV care and viral suppression among HIV self-screening test users who obtain a reactive result.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Achieving viral suppression in people with HIV is crucial in ending the AIDS epidemic. Among users of HIV self-screening tests, low rates of linkage to care and early retention in care are key obstacles to achieving viral suppression. This study sought to evaluate the efficacy of financial incentives in supporting HIV case management.

Methods

Young adults within the inner city of Johannesburg, South Africa and surrounding areas who used HIV self-tests, were able to use WhatsApp to communicate with study personnel, reported a reactive or invalid result, and were confirmed to by HIV-positive were enrolled in the study. Participants were randomised to an intervention arm that received reminders and financial rewards for engaging in care, or to a control arm that re

SUBMITTER: Majam M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9580778 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature