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NCT06312514
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Lafiya HIV-status Neutral Study - Protocol

Sponsor: University of Rochester

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Summary

The primary objective of this study is to adapt and evaluate the feasibility of "Lafiya," which means "Wellness" in Hausa, a multilevel intersectional stigma \& discrimination (ISD) and HIV testing intervention, to a status-neutral intervention to increase HIV testing, PrEP, and ART Uptake (HPART) among young gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men in Ghanaian slums. Specific objectives include, Assessing intersectional stigma and options for HPART implementation, Adapting Lafiya to a status-neutral intervention to address intersectional stigma and increase HPART uptake among YGBMSM, Test acceptance, feasibility, appropriateness, and preliminary efficacy of Lafiya to address intersectional stigma and increase HIVST uptake.

Official title: Status-neutral Community-based Multilevel Intervention to Address Intersectional Stigma and Discrimination, and Increase HIV Testing, PrEP, and ART Uptake Among YGBMSM in Ghanaian Slums: A Clustered Randomized Control Trial Protocol

Key Details

Gender

MALE

Age Range

18 Years - 25 Years

Study Type

INTERVENTIONAL

Enrollment

880

Start Date

2025-04-20

Completion Date

2028-08-29

Last Updated

2025-02-06

Healthy Volunteers

Yes

Interventions

BEHAVIORAL

LAFIYA

The Lafiya intervention is a comprehensive program designed to address the intersectional stigma and discrimination challenges faced by marginalized communities, particularly among Gay, Bisexual, and other Men who have Sex with Men (GBMSM). It aims to enhance HIV prevention, care, and treatment outcomes, with a focus on increasing HIV self-testing (HIVST) uptake among these key populations in Ghanaian urban slum settings.

Locations (1)

University of Ghana

Accra, Ghana