The effect of a social network-based intervention to promote HIV testing and linkage to HIV services among fishermen in Kenya: a cluster-randomised trial

April 1, 2025

The Lancet Global Health

Authors

Carol S Camlin, Lila A Sheira, Zachary A Kwena, Edwin D Charlebois, Kawango Agot, James Moody, Benard Ayieko, Sarah A Gutin, Antony Ochung, Phoebe Olugo, Jayne Lewis-Kulzer, Holly Nishimura, Monica Gandhi, Elizabeth A Bukusi, Harsha Thirumurthy

After mapping social networks of men in Kenyan communities, central individuals in intervention clusters were trained to distribute HIV self-tests and support their peers in linking to care. A control group received info and referral vouchers for a free self-test or provider-administered test in nearby clinics that they were encouraged to offer to cluster members.

The intervention approach significantly increased

•HIV testing rates

•HIV self-testing

•Linkage to treatment or PrEP

infographic showing social network intervention

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Harsha Thirumurthy, PhD

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