Abstract
Background The Zambia Emory HIV Research Project (ZEHRP) uses Couples HIV Counselling and Testing (CHCT) centers to recruit a large cohort of discordant couples in preparation for HIV prevention and vaccine trials. In 2008–2009, the project shifted from operating 3 private CHCT centers to supporting CHCT at government health centers throughout Lusaka, casting a wider net for study recruitment while building a sustainable service.
Highlights
The Zambia Emory HIV Research Project (ZEHRP) uses Couples HIV Counselling and Testing (CHCT) centers to recruit a large cohort of discordant couples in preparation for HIV prevention and vaccine trials
ZEHRP partnered with the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the Lusaka Urban District Health Management Team (LUDHMT) to introduce CHCT into Lusaka government clinics
ZEHRP partnered with clinics that agreed to contribute space, staff time, and volunteer promoters
Summary
The Zambia Emory HIV Research Project (ZEHRP) uses Couples HIV Counselling and Testing (CHCT) centers to recruit a large cohort of discordant couples in preparation for HIV prevention and vaccine trials. Using referrals from government health centers to expand an HIV discordant couple cohort in Lusaka, Zambia in preparation for vaccine efficacy trials D Sitrin*1, A Clements1, L Mwananyanda1, W Kilembe1, M Kautzman1, M Conkling1, N Luisi2, E Chomba1 and S Allen2 Address: 1Zambia Emory HIV Research Project, Lusaka, Zambia and 2Emory University, Atlanta, GA, USA * Corresponding author from AIDS Vaccine 2009 Paris, France.
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