PRE EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS

This completed trial in South Africa tested four support strategies—case management, food vouchers, peer buddies, and community PrEP pick-up points—to help female sex workers and young women stay on PrEP, a daily pill that prevents HIV. 304 participants were randomly assigned to …

This pilot study tested whether offering sexual health services like HIV prevention pills (PrEP), STI testing, and birth control in hair salons could reach women who might not visit a clinic. About 436 women in Umlazi, South Africa, took part. Some salons offered these services, …

This study tested whether mobile health tools (like text messages and apps) can help young Thai men who have sex with men start and keep taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). 119 HIV-negative men aged 16-25 at risk for HIV took part. Researchers measured how acceptable and …

This study tested whether a personal helper (a systems navigator) could help heterosexual men in Malawi keep taking HIV prevention medication (PrEP). 199 men who were getting care for sexually transmitted infections took part. The navigator provided support and reminders to help …

This study tested a counseling program called Youth Friendship Bench SA for young women aged 18-25 in South Africa who had symptoms of depression, anxiety, or stress. The program included individual and group counseling sessions, plus optional text reminders. The goal was to see …

This study looked at how young men who have sex with men search for information about PrEP (a pill or shot that prevents HIV). About 314 participants browsed a mock Google results page, and researchers tracked which links they clicked and how long they stayed. The goal was to fin…

This study tested a new communication strategy to encourage HIV testing in Uganda. The messages focused on how HIV testing can help people maintain stable relationships and have healthy families, especially with the availability of PrEP. Over 7,600 people receiving antenatal care…