WhatsApp messages boost HIV testing among indian men

NCT ID NCT04814654

First seen Nov 06, 2025 · Last updated Apr 26, 2026 · Updated 20 times

Summary

This study tested whether sending supportive messages via WhatsApp could encourage men who have sex with men in Mumbai and Thane to get tested for HIV and connect to preventive services like counseling or PrEP. Over 1,000 men took part. The goal was to see if a simple mobile tool could increase testing and prevention uptake in a high-risk group.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • The Humsafar Trust

    Mumbai, Maharashtra, India

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