NIDA-CTN-AWARE

Division

CTN

HEAL Study

Investigator(s)

Lisa Metsch, Ph.D.

Grant Colfax, M.D.

Title

Project Aware: HIV Rapid Testing & Counseling in STD Clinics in the U.S. – an Adaptation of CTN-0032

Short Description

A randomized study to assess the relative effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of 1) on-site HIV rapid testing with brief, participant-tailored prevention counseling vs. 2) on-site HIV rapid testing with information only in individuals seeking medical or health services at STD clinics.

Release Date

Jul 03, 2014

Description

This was a randomized, controlled trial in which 5012 participants seeking medical or health services from nine STD clinics were enrolled in a study comparing 1) on-site HIV rapid testing with brief, participant-tailored prevention counseling vs. 2) on-site HIV rapid testing with information only. The purpose of this study was to explore whether the provision of counseling reduced risk behavior and sexually transmitted infections over time. In addition to HIV, participants were screened for sexually transmitted infections at the baseline visit and the 6-month follow-up visit.

Keywords

hiv/aids

sexually transmitted infections

Assessments

Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test

Center for Epidemiologic Studies Depression Scale

Condom Use Self Efficacy Scale

Drug Abuse Screening Test

Global Sex Behaviors

Global Substance Use

Heaviness of Smoking Index

Injection Risk Behavior