HIV self-testing and coupons distribution by persons using PrEP to create demand for combination HIV prevention services among men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women: a randomized clinical trial in the context of the ImPrEP project

Key Points

• To evaluate the effectiveness of HIV self-testing (HIVST) and coupon distribution in increasing demand for combination HIV prevention services among MSM and transgender women.
• Conducted a randomized clinical trial within the ImPrEP project framework
• Engaged peers who use PrEP to distribute HIV self-testing kits and coupons
• Measured recruitment and linkage to HIV prevention services among participants
• HIV self-testing and coupon distribution successfully recruited MSM and transgender women
• Peer engagement enhanced demand for combination HIV prevention services
• Effective linkage across the HIV prevention cascade was observed

Abstract