RecruitingNot ApplicableNCT07236905

Improving Access to HIV Testing for Children in Uganda

Improving HIV Testing Among Children Under Five in Rural Uganda


Sponsor

University of California, San Francisco

Enrollment

400 participants

Start Date

Jan 19, 2025

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Conditions

Summary

The goal of this study is to learn if HIV screening testing can be done for children ages 18 months to 5 years by traditional healers in Southwestern Uganda. The main questions the investigators aim to answer are: * Will caretakers of children coming to a traditional healer for their care accept an HIV test from them? * What views of HIV such as stigma and knowledge might affect the caretaker's choice to accept HIV testing or not for their child? Researchers will compare how many caretakers accept HIV testing for their child by a traditional healer compared to how many accept and go for testing at a nearby health center after being referred by a healer. Participants will: * Complete a form with the child's health history and past medical history * Complete surveys on knowledge and understanding of HIV and stigma * Decide to to have a rapid, oral swab test the child-participant for HIV * Complete a follow up call once per month for 3 months to see if the child-participant went for follow up care for those in the referral group or for those who tested positive by the traditional healer


Eligibility

Min Age: 18 MonthsMax Age: 5 Years

Plain Language Summary

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This study aims to improve access to HIV testing for young children in Uganda by testing new approaches that make it easier for families to get their children tested. **You may be eligible if...** - The child is between 18 months and 5 years old - A parent or caregiver is present and able to provide consent - The child has not been tested for HIV in the past 3 months - The child is not already known to have HIV **You may NOT be eligible if...** - The parent or caregiver is unwilling or unable to consent - The family is unwilling to participate in study procedures Talk to your doctor to see if this trial is right for you.

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Interventions

DIAGNOSTIC_TESTHIV saliva swab screening test

A screening swab test that can be self-administered and is commercially availble for HIV

OTHERReferral for HIV testing

Referral by a traditonal healer to a health center for HIV testing


Locations(1)

Mbarara University of Science and Technology

Mbarara, Uganda

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