Peer-led HIV Self-testing Among Men in Two Ugandan Fishing Communities

This behavioral intervention is centered on the distribution of HIV self-test kits to men through their respective peer-leaders. The investigators have identified up to 18 social network groups; each group is represented by 1-2 peer-leaders who were selected during community engagement meetings. Peer-leaders have received a 3-day training in the HIV self-testing processes, communication skills, existing referral mechanisms, and basic counseling skills. After the training, each peer-leader nominated up to 20 male members (15+ years) from within their social networks who were screened for study eligibility. Eligible male social network members were administered a baseline interview and requested to go to their peer-leaders to obtain their HIV self-test kits.