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Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention through reduced choice disability

Acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) prevention in favour of the choice disabled: a randomised controlled trial to reduce human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) risk in southern Africa

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
ISRCTN
Registry ID
ISRCTN28557578
Enrollment
79
Registered
2008-08-13
Start date
2008-09-01
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2015-01-13

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV)/acquired immune deficiency syndrome (AIDS) Infections and Infestations Unspecified human immunodeficiency virus [HIV] disease

Interventions

Four interventions, alone and in combination: 1. Optimises local private-public networks to reduce HIV risk in favour of those who cannot implement their prevention choices 2. Sexual violence educatio

Sponsors

International Development Research Centre (IDRC) (Canada)
Lead Sponsor

Eligibility

Sex/Gender
All

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: 79 nationally representative clusters (100 - 120 households) randomly selected (from population census) enumeration areas.

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Does not comply with inclusion criteria

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
The 2007 baseline and follow-up survey in year 4 will measure reduced sexual violence and HIV infection in women aged 18 - 29 years. Follow-up of a male (18 - 29 years) cohort established in 2008 will establish the impact of promoting male circumcision (MC), alone and in combination with other activities. All will be measured in the fourth year.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
All will be measured in the fourth year: 1. Protective knowledge 2. Attitudes 3. Subjective norms 4. Intention to change 5. Agency 6. Discussion of prevention 7. Practices related to sexual violence Likely side effects of the intervention include reduced criminal delinquency and substance abuse.

Countries

Botswana, Namibia, Swaziland

Outcome results

None listed

Source: ISRCTN (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Mar 22, 2026