A randomized controlled trial evaluating combination detection of HIV in Malawian sexually transmitted infections clinics.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HIV diagnosis is the necessary first step towards HIV care initiation, yet many persons living with HIV (PLWH) remain undiagnosed. Employing multiple HIV testing strategies in tandem could increase HIV detection and promote linkage to care. We aimed to assess an intervention to improve HIV detection within socio-sexual networks of PLWH in two sexually transmitted infections (STI) clinics in Lilongwe, Malawi.

Methods

We conducted a randomized controlled trial to evaluate an intervention combining acute HIV infection (AHI) screening, contract partner notification and social contact referral versus the Malawian standard of care: serial rapid serological HIV tests and passive partner referral. Enrolment occurred between 2015 and 2019. HIV-seropositive persons (two p

SUBMITTER: Chen JS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8085969 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature