Doblecki-Lewis Lab

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NIH R01 · 2025

Test-to-PrEP: A Randomized Hybrid Implementation/Effectiveness Trial of a Social Network Strategy to Increase Equitable Reach of HIV Testing and PrEP Information

Abstract/Project Summary For this project, we propose a type 3 hybrid implementation-effectiveness randomized controlled trial (RCT) comparing two strategies that engage the social networks of current PrEP clients from communities with high HIV incidence to extend the reach of HIV self-testing (HIVST) and PrEP. We aim to evaluate the effectiveness, resource needs (including cost) and implementation factors of Test-to-PrEP, a strategy in which current PrEP clients directly distribute HIV self-tests (HIVST) and PrEP resources to their social network contacts, and a comparison social network referral strategy without direct distribution of HIVST. Building on successful pilot testing of the…

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