HIV
Conditions
Keywords
AIDS, Health Promotion
Brief summary
This study aims to understand the barriers to receiving HIV testing and retention of care for at risk and HIV positive young adults. This study also seeks to determine the feasibility and acceptability of HIV testing in a non-clinical setting.
Detailed description
This study aims to identify factors that can facilitate or impede the use of non-clinical HIV testing venues as well as identify potential testing sites and assess acceptability of an HIV prevention intervention. In addition, the study will implement a pilot intervention to test the feasibility non-clinical HIV testing and follow up events for HIV positive youth.
Interventions
BEHAVIORALReducing Risk Behavior
A small survey will be conducted to identify risk factors and assess demographics. Participants will receive psychological support and counseling on reducing risk behavior for one year.
BEHAVIORALSupport and Guidance
A small survey will be conducted to identify risk factors and assess demographics. Participants with a positive HIV test will receive standard HIV care, support, and guidance from a psychologist and case manager including an assessment of basic needs (food, clothing, shelter), and counseling on risk taking behaviors for one year.
Sponsors
Emory University
Study design
Allocation
NON_RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
SINGLE_GROUP
Primary purpose
OTHER
Masking
NONE
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to 24 Years
Healthy volunteers
Yes
Inclusion criteria
* Sexually active * HIV positive or negative * Latino youth ages 18-24 years * Residents of the state of Georgia and can understand spoken and written English or Spanish.
Exclusion criteria
* Unmet inclusion criteria
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Days to Linkage to Care | Post Diagnosis (Up to 3 months) | For participants who test positive, linkage to care is measured as the number of days to seek HIV treatment. |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Change in CD4 count | Baseline (Post Diagnosis), One year assessment (Up to one year) | A CD4 count is a lab test that measures the number of CD4 T lymphocytes (CD4 cells) in a blood sample. A very low CD4 count (less than 200 cells/mm3) is a way to determine whether an HIV infection has progressed. Change is measured as the difference in CD4 count from baseline to the end of the study period. |
| Change in viral load | Baseline (Post Diagnosis), One year assessment (Up to one year) | A viral load test is a lab test that measures the number of HIV virus particles in a milliliter of blood. A high viral load indicates the presence of more HIV within the body. Change is measured as the difference in viral load from baseline to the end of the study period. |
| Rate of venue acceptance | One year assessment (Up to one year) | The rate of venue acceptance is measured as the number of venues that allow rapid HIV testing over he number of venues approached. |
| Number of medical care visits | Post Diagnosis (Up to one year) | For participants who test positive, engagement to care is measured as the number of medical care visits in a six month period after diagnosis. One HIV medical care visit every six months is considered engaged. |
| Change in HIV stigma scale score | Baseline (Post Diagnosis), One year assessment (Up to one year) | The HIV stigma scale is a ten question self report measure that assesses perceived feelings of being stigmatized. Answers are reported on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). A higher score indicates feelings of greater stigmatization. |
| Change in HIV-AIDS stress scale score | Baseline (Post Diagnosis), One year assessment (Up to one year) | The HIV-AIDS stress scale is a self report measure that assesses perceived emotional stress related to HIV. Answers are reported on a scale from 0 (not at all) to 4 (extremely). A higher score indicates more emotional stress. |
| Rate of study subject acceptance | One year assessment (Up to one year) | The rate of study subject acceptance is measured as the number of participants who agree to participate in rapid HIV testing over the number of people approached. |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed