Hair salons offer more than a trim: HIV prevention and birth control on offer
NCT ID NCT04222504
First seen Jun 27, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026
Summary
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, while a control salon did not. The goal was to see if women would use the services and come back for follow-up visits.
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Active substance
PrEP (tenofovir/emtricitabine), hormonal birth control (oral, injectable), STI testing
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could make it easier for women to access HIV prevention and family planning in familiar, convenient places like hair salons.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study, so results may not apply to other communities. It only measures whether women choose to use the services, not long-term health outcomes.
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Locations
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Adrenergy Research Innovations
Durban, South Africa