The Test-to-PrEP Study

Test-to-PrEP: A Randomized Hybrid Implementation/Effectiveness Trial of a Social Network Strategy to Increase Equitable Reach of HIV Testing and PrEP Information

To compare the effectiveness of two social network strategies (direct distribution and referral-based distribution) in increasing HIV self-testing (HIVST) completion rates among social network contacts of current Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) clients.

Inclusion Criteria - PrEP Clients (Egos):

• Stated willingness to provide informed consent.
• Stated willingness to comply with all study procedures.
• Stated availability for the duration of the study.
• Ability to identify members of their social network who may benefit from receiving an HIVST kit and PrEP information.
• Currently prescribed PrEP by RAPID clinics, including those initiating PrEP on the same day as study enrollment.

Inclusion Criteria for Peers (Alters):

- Provision of electronic informed consent prior to completion of the Quick Response (QR)-linked survey instruments.

Exclusion Criteria for PrEP Clients (Egos):

• Inability or refusal to provide informed consent (e.g., cognitive impairment).
• Unable or unwilling to comply with study procedures per study investigator
• Inability to identify members of their social network who may benefit from receiving an HIVST kit and PrEP information.
• Aged 17 years or younger.

Exclusion Criteria for Peers (Alters):

• Failure to provide electronic informed consent prior to starting QR-linked Alter survey tools.
• Age 17 years or younger.