A Novel Approach to Community-based HIV Testing With Traditional Healers in Mwanza, Tanzania

This study has two specific aims. Specific Aim 1: Tailor a point of care HIV testing intervention for delivery in northwestern Tanzania, using data from 1) qualitative interviews and 2) community engagement strategies. Interviews with traditional healers, traditional and biomedical clients, and HIV clinic staff will illustrate local variables impacting HIV testing engagement. A community advisory board with stakeholder members will guide program implementation, tailoring protocols to maximize uptake. Specific Aim 2: Conduct a cluster‐randomized pilot of the HIV testing intervention. This pilot will offer HIV testing at five traditional healer practice sites, compared with a control group of five healers providing education on community HIV resources..