Client and Provider Preferences for HIV Care

Completed

• Conditions: HIV Infections

• Registration Number: NCT03216798
• Lead Sponsor: Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre

Brief Summary

This study will investigate preferences for HIV care among participants enrolled in the "Study to evaluate the feasibility of Community-based Test and Treat strategies among men who have sex with men and transgender women to increase the uptake of HIV testing and treatment services in Thailand" through a model involving linked strategies: The study takes place in four provinces at six sites affiliated with the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Center (TRCARC): Bangkok (RSAT and SWING), Chiang Mai (CAREMAT), Chonburi (SWING and Sisters) and Songkhla (RSAT). These are all community-based drop-in centers, targeting MSM and TGW.

Participants who are enrolled in the study at any of the TRCARC affiliated sites and who were tested HIV-positive will be invited to participate in the current questionnaire study.

Detailed Description

This will be a cross-sectional questionnaire study. A self-administered questionnaire will be used to assess their satisfaction with current clinical services, preferences for location, frequency and provider of HIV services, as well as expectations and concerns.

Furthermore, staff working at the different HIV-care to community-based organizations (CBOs) and the health care workers providing HIV services will be invited to participate as well. They will also be asked to complete a self-administered questionnaire to assess knowledge and attitude, preferences for location, frequency and provider of HIV services, as well as expectation and concerns.

All data collected, from patients, as well as from staff, will be anonymous.

Study Timeline

• Study First Submitted: 2017-06-23
• Study First Submitted QC: 2017-07-12
• Study First Posted: 2017-07-13
• Study Start: 2017-07-15
• Primary Completion: 2021-12-15
• Study Completion: 2022-07-15
• Status Verified: 2024-11
• Last Update Submitted: 2024-11-22
• Last Update Posted: 2024-11-25

Recruitment & Eligibility

• Status: COMPLETED
• Sex: Male
• Target Recruitment: 370

Inclusion Criteria

• Enrolled in the Community Led Test and Treat Study at either RSAT or SWING
• According to the inclusion criteria of the Community Led Test and Treat Study, participants will be at least 18 years of age
• HIV-infected and receiving ART
• Willing to participate in the survey

Exclusion Criteria

N/A

Study & Design

• Study Type: OBSERVATIONAL
• Study Design: Not specified

Primary Outcome Measures

Name	Time	Method
Preferences for differentiated models of service delivery	6 months	A self-administered questionnaire was developed to assess preferences for location, frequency and provider for different aspects of HIV care. For HIV-care to community-based organizations staff and health care workers, additional questions regarding attitudes and knowledge regarding differentiated service delivery will be included.

Trial Locations

Locations (1)

The Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre; 🇹🇭 Bangkok, Thailand