Community Intervention for HIV Testing & Care Linkage Among Young MSM in Bulgaria

Leaders of social networks will attend a multi-session intervention during which they will be trained to deliver messages endorsing frequent HIV testing, compliance with medical guidelines, and adherence to medical treatment regimens to friends. Additionally, these leaders will be trained on how to deliver effective messages.

At the baseline session, participants in this condition will receive counseling about the benefits and availability of HIV care and the importance of frequent HIV testing.