The study is a cluster randomized controlled trial developed in counties located in Appalachia and the Midwest. We will prioritize counties from states with high risk for HIV and HCV infection associated with injection drug use.
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Test HIV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Test HCV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Know HIV Status
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Know HCV Status
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Receive HIV Treatment
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Receive HCV Treatment
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Receive Over-the-Counter Narcan
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Use syringe services (e.g., exchange)
Timeframe: Baseline, Session 2 (~2 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Session 3 (~3 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Disinfect injection equipment
Timeframe: Baseline, Session 2 (~2 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Session 3 (~3 weeks, Experimental Group Only), Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
New Social Connections
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Renewed Social Connections
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Contributions to town, neighborhoods, and community
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Discovering services or groups
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Joining groups, organizations, or activities
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Encouraging others to test for HIV/HCV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Encouraging others to treat substance use disorder or HIV/HCV
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months
Discuss substance use issues with others
Timeframe: Baseline, Immediate Follow-Up (3 Weeks), 3 months, 6 months