New program aims to boost HIV testing and care for teen girls in zambia
NCT ID NCT03995953
First seen Jun 26, 2026 · Last updated Jun 26, 2026
Summary
This study tested a package of services to help adolescent girls and young women in Zambia get regular HIV testing, prevention, and treatment. The program included education sessions, youth clubs, and special clinics offering integrated care. Over 2,000 girls aged 10–20 took part, but the COVID-19 pandemic prevented collection of some key follow-up data.
What this could mean
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Active substance
SHIELD intervention (education, youth clubs, caregiver support) and integrated wellness care clinics
What this could lead to
If successful, this approach could provide a practical model to improve HIV testing, prevention, and treatment among adolescent girls in high-risk settings.
What could go wrong
The trial was completed but key data on retention and viral load were not collected due to COVID-19, limiting conclusions. The interventions are behavioral and depend on local implementation, so results may not apply broadly.
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Locations
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Population Council
Lusaka, Zambia