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Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), hepatitis C (HCV), and syphilis are sexually transmitted and blood borne infections (STBBI) that affect millions of people worldwide and rates are rising in Canada. HCV and syphilis are curable, and HIV is treatable with virtually no risk of transmission to sexual partners when the infection is controlled, however, these outcomes require adequate testing. Unfortunately, an estimated 44% of Canadians living with HCV and 13% living with HIV are not diagnosed. These undiagnosed cases are the source of over half of new HIV infections. Furthermore, HIV-syphilis coinfection is common. Accessible testing forms a key pillar of an elimination strategy and acts as an access point for linking people to care. Community pharmacies are more accessible site for STBBI testing, compared to hospitals and doctors' offices. This is especially true for members of marginalized communities, some of whom are at higher risk of infection. The COVID-19 pandemic highlighted the need for low-barrier STBBI testing, as in-person healthcare services at doctors' offices and traditional screening clinics were scaled back. Pharmacies remained open throughout the pandemic. The APPROACH 2.0 study will assess the impact of a pharmacy-based testing program for HIV, hepatitis C, and syphilis in participating pharmacies in three Canadian provinces: Newfoundland & Labrador, Alberta, and Nova Scotia on finding new diagnoses and linkages with care. Participants will be offered point of care tests for HIV and/or HCV and/or a dry blood spot test which will test for HIV, HCV, and syphilis. These tests are easy to administer. Results from the point of care tests are available immediately during the pharmacy visit while participants will be contacted with dried blood spot test results when available (approximately 2 weeks). Participants with reactive tests are linked with confirmatory testing and care, and those with non-reactive results are offered preventative services including HIV PrEP (as indicated) and counselling. This study builds on a pilot study completed in 2017 (www.APPROACHstudy.ca).


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NCT number NCT05534633
Study type Interventional
Source Memorial University of Newfoundland
Contact Debbie V Kelly
Phone 709-864-7805
Email dvkelly@mun.ca
Status Recruiting
Phase N/A
Start date December 1, 2022
Completion date March 1, 2024

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