IPM 100

Details

Protocol Title:  A Cross-Sectional and Prospective, Observational, Cohort Study to Estimate HIV Incidence among Sexually Active Adult Females

Status:  Study report in progress

Description

IPM 100 is a cross-sectional and prospective cohort study to estimate the HIV incidence among sexually active women, ages 18 to 35 years, in five sites across South Africa. As part of the cross-sectional component of the study, approximately 800 women at each site were tested for HIV once, with pre- and post-test counseling. Among them, the 300 women who tested HIV-negative at each site were enrolled into a 12-month prospective cohort study, with regular (quarterly) HIV testing and counseling.

HIV incidence was calculated from cross-sectional data as well as data collected from the prospective cohort with HIV as the primary endpoint for the study.

Participating Research Centers

  • Madibeng Centre for Research (MCR) — Brits, South Africa
  • Be Part Yoluntu Centre — Mbekweni, South Africa
  • Prevention of HIV/AIDS Project (PHIVA) — Pinetown, South Africa
  • Qhakaza Mbokodo — Ladysmith, South Africa
  • Maternal, Adolescent and Child Health (MatCH, formerly RHRU) — Edendale, South Africa

Publications, presentations or other scientific data

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