New approach aims to overcome fear, boost HIV testing in uganda

This study tested a new way of talking to people in Uganda to encourage them to get tested for HIV. The messages focused on reassuring couples that they could still have stable relationships and healthy families, even with HIV, thanks to modern prevention and treatment options. Researchers worked with over 7,600 people in prenatal and partner notification programs to see if this approach made testing more acceptable and increased the use of prevention pills (PrEP) or treatment (ART).