DAY TWO SESSION: Standard of Care Package FACILITATOR: Tian Johnson Tian led the participants in a session where they had to list what they thought were the component for a standard of care package. The discussion centered on 3 areas, namely 1) trial sites and education, 2) prevention packages and 3) duty bearers and advocates. GROUPWORK
Trial Sites and Education Participants felt that if a trial was to commence, that it be advertised widely, such as primary health care settings, in the malls, on social media, NGOs and community networks. In this way participants are aware that research is happening and if they are interested, they can go find out more about it. It was felt that communities must be educated about the research that is happening through these advertisements to inform participants about what they are getting into, including where they can access PrEP after the research is completed.
Prevention Packages The participants listed what they felt need to form part of the prevention package. • STI screening and treatment • Condoms (male and female- depending on choice and interest, also if available) • Lubes • TB • HTS • Counselling • Support (referral and linkages to care- other service providers, such as food, housing, GBV, social security, legal, justice, etc.) • Partner initiated activities • Health screening • Support for People Who Inject Drugs • The safe space to negotiate the minimal standards during design
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