Award
NIH Reporter #1R34MH132479-01A1
Integrating secondary distribution of HIV self-testing and enhanced service linkage to promote PrEP uptake and persistence among high-risk men
Recipient
Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Award Amount
$547,321.00
Ceiling
$547,321.00
Awarded
June 27, 2024
Identifier
1R34MH132479-01A1
This NIH-funded project develops and pilots an intervention to increase HIV self-testing and PrEP uptake among high-risk men in Uganda by secondary distribution of HIV self-tests by women to their male partners, aiming to improve PrEP initiation, adherence, and persistence.
Description
The project aims to develop and pilot test an intervention involving secondary distribution of HIV self-tests by women to their male partners to promote PrEP uptake and adherence. The project involves qualitative research, pilot testing, and a larger clinical trial. It is funded by NIH under grant number 1R34MH132479-01A1 and runs from July 1, 2024, to June 30, 2027.