Introduction
Testing for HIV among male partners of pregnant women is crucial for better health outcomes for everyone involved. However, many men in Africa still do not get tested. This study looked at how male peer outreach can help increase HIV testing rates in Uganda.
Study Overview
We conducted a trial in Kampala, Uganda, with pregnant women from public clinics. They were divided into two groups: one received help from male peer counselors, and the other followed standard care. The peer counselors invited male partners to get tested for HIV, while the standard group received an invitation letter to give to their partners.
Results
From May 2022 to March 2023, we enrolled 150 pregnant women. After one month, 32% of men in the peer outreach group got tested for HIV, compared to only 14% in the standard care group. This trend continued after three months, with 50% of men in the outreach group tested, compared to 35% in the standard group.
Conclusions
Male peer outreach is effective in encouraging HIV testing among partners of pregnant women. More support is needed to help partners of women with HIV get tested.
Opportunities for Improvement
- Define Measurable Outcomes: Set clear goals for increasing HIV testing rates.
- Select AI Tools: Choose AI solutions that can assist in tracking and improving testing rates.
- Implement Step by Step: Start with pilot projects and monitor results using AI tools.
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