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HIV Self-Testing and Long-Acting Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention Among Commercial Minibus Drivers (I-TEST LAIs) in Nigeria
Sponsor: George Washington University
Summary
Long-acting injectable antiretroviral therapy (LAI ART) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (LAI PrEP) have the potential to transform HIV treatment and prevention, especially in reaching individuals such as commercial minibus drivers who have minimal or no contact with traditional health facilities. The project proposes to use a culturally appropriate and community-engaged approach to promote the uptake of HIV self-testing, LAI-ART, and LAI-PrEP among commercial minibus drivers in Nigeria by engaging commercial minibus drivers as peer educators/research facilitators.
Official title: Innovative Tools to Expand HIV Self-Testing and Long-Acting Injectables for HIV Treatment and Prevention Among Commercial Minibus Drivers (I-TEST LAIs)
Key Details
Gender
MALE
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
400
Start Date
2026-02-01
Completion Date
2029-08-01
Last Updated
2025-07-01
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Conditions
Interventions
ITEST-LAI
The ITEST-LAI intervention includes male peer-led HIVST distribution and promotion, linkage to male-friendly clinics for confirmatory testing and follow-up care, peer support and technical assistance to address implementation challenges, and continuous monitoring and feedback for male peer educators and research facilitators (MPERFs).
Locations (1)
National Institute of Medical Research
Lagos, Lagos, Nigeria