Effect of U=U Messaging on HIV in South Africa (U=U)
HIV/AIDS
About this trial
This is an interventional screening trial for HIV/AIDS focused on measuring Behavioral sciences, HIV testing
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion Criteria:
- Men at least 18 years of age within the vicinity of the mobile Tutu Tester HIV testing mobile clinic
Exclusion Criteria:
- None
Sites / Locations
- Desmond Tutu HIV Foundation
Arms of the Study
Arm 1
Arm 2
Experimental
Experimental
Standard of care messaging
U=U messaging
Participants randomized into this arm will receive standard invitation cards distributed at the Tutu Tester containing basic information encouraging HIV testing. Messages will encourage men to come in for HIV testing at the mobile clinic on the same day. A mobile clinic recruiter will deliver the standard invitation card and share a brief script including the standard Tutu Tester message that free HIV testing is available at the Tutu Tester, with no further information or motivation to test.
Participants randomized into this arm will receive the U=U invitation cards distributed at the Tutu Tester that will seek to assuage the fears of testing HIV positive by conveying the message that HIV treatment makes it possible for HIV positive people to be untransmittable and to live normal lives. Messages will encourage men to come in for HIV testing at the mobile clinic on the same day. A mobile clinic recruiter will deliver the U=U invitation card and share a brief script asking people if they knew they could control HIV and that pills exist that can keep them healthy and ensure they don't transmit the virus to their sex partners, and that free HIV testing is available at the Tutu Tester.