Can barbershops help stop HIV? new study tests a fresh approach
NCT ID NCT06148584
First seen Jun 24, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested whether barbershops in the Kalangala islands of Uganda could be a good place to offer HIV prevention services to heterosexual men. Researchers enrolled 250 men and had barbers provide HIV education, hand out self-test kits, and share information about prevention services. The goal was to see if men would accept this approach and if it was practical to run. The study did not test whether it actually prevented HIV, only whether the idea was feasible and acceptable.
What this could mean
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Active substance
HIV education, HIV self-test kits, and peer support delivered by barbers
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could offer a new, community-friendly way to reach men with HIV prevention and testing, potentially reducing new infections.
What could go wrong
This was a small, early feasibility study (250 men) in one region of Uganda. Results may not apply to other settings, and the approach may not be effective on a larger scale.
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MU-JHU Research Collaboration (MUJHU CARE LTD) CRS
Kampala, Uganda