Texting for health: WhatsApp program gets more men tested for HIV
NCT ID NCT04814654
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
This study tested whether sending supportive messages and information through WhatsApp could encourage men who have sex with men in Mumbai and Thane, India, to get tested for HIV and connect with preventive services like counseling or PrEP. Over 1,000 men took part, and the program aimed to make testing and prevention easier to access. The results show how mobile technology can help reduce HIV in high-risk communities.
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The Humsafar Trust
Mumbai, Maharashtra, India