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This study tests Confidential Social Network Referrals for HIV Testing (CONSORT), an mHealth intervention using SMS text messages to encourage HIV testing among at-risk individuals and their social networks in Tanzania.

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Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Epidemiology
  • Mobile Health (mHealth)

Background:

  • Identifying undiagnosed HIV infections is crucial to ending the HIV epidemic.
  • Mobile health (mHealth) offers opportunities to engage social networks for HIV testing outreach.
  • Targeting social networks of people living with HIV and those at high risk is essential for efficient HIV testing.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the acceptability and efficacy of the CONSORT mHealth intervention.
  • To assess the use of SMS text messages to encourage HIV testing in at-risk individuals.

Main Methods:

  • A randomized controlled trial will be conducted in Moshi, Tanzania.
  • Participants (inviters) will be randomized to receive either SMS invitations or physical cards for their social network contacts (invitees).
  • Primary outcome is counselor-documented HIV testing uptake by invitees within 30 days.

Main Results:

  • Enrollment for the randomized controlled trial is anticipated to commence in September 2024.
  • Study findings will be disseminated through publications and stakeholder engagement.
  • Data collection and analysis will inform the efficacy of the CONSORT intervention.

Conclusions:

  • If CONSORT proves acceptable and effective, it could significantly increase HIV testing uptake.
  • The intervention's low cost and potential for exponential growth via chain referrals may transform current HIV testing strategies.
  • CONSORT may offer a scalable and efficient approach to HIV testing and engagement in care.