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Support for Adolescents Living With HIV in South Africa

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Sponsor: Emory University

Conditions: Human Immunodeficiency Virus, HIV

Interventions: In-person adolescent-friendly service (iPAS) intervention, mHealth (InTSHA) intervention, Standard of Care

Countries: South Africa

This is a cluster randomized controlled trial determining the effectiveness of in-person or mHealth-based adolescent-friendly transition interventions compared to standard care on retention in care and viral suppression among adolescents living with HIV who have low transition readiness. Participants are adolescents living with HIV ages 15 to 19 years old in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.

Eligibility overview

Sex: ALL

Age: 15 Years to 19 Years

Healthy volunteers: No

Study type: INTERVENTIONAL

Eligibility criteria

Inclusion Criteria for Adolescent Participants:

* Aged 15 to 19 years at enrollment
* Living with perinatally-acquired HIV
* Receiving ART for at least 6 months
* Aware of their HIV status
* Scoring low to intermediate on transition readiness assessment (intervention cohort only)

Inclusion Criteria for Healthcare Providers:

* Profession as a healthcare provider
* Working at one of the designated clinics
* Involvement with adolescents before, during or after transition to adult care

Exclusion Criteria for all participants:

* Inability to read and/or speak English or Zulu
* Severe mental or physical illness preventing participation in informed consent activities
* Anticipated move out of clinic area in the next 12 months

Locations (1)

KwaKhangela, South Africa