Behavioral and psychosocial study of people using HIV services in Thailand
Observes behaviors and wellbeing of people using HIV testing and sexual health services over time.
Plain-language title generated from the registry record
Registry title: Behavioral and Psychosocial Characteristics of Clients Accessing Services at IHRI
Key facts
- Where
- Pathum Wan, ThailandSee the site
Where in Thailand
- Tangerine Clinic, Institute of HIV Research and InnovationPathum Wan, ThailandTaking people
Questions to ask the study team
- How often do I need to come in, and for how long each time?
- Are travel costs paid?
- Can I keep my own doctor?
- What happens if I want to stop?
Trial details
- Who runs it
- Institute of HIV Research and Innovation Foundation, Thailand
- Trial code
- NCT06741319
- Record updated
- 2 April 2026
- Original description
This protocol describes a 20-year prospective cohort study, gathering behavioral and psychosocial information on clients who access services of the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI) and the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre through the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic, the Thai Red Cross Mobile Clinics, Affiliated Health Clinics, The gender and immunity clinic and Pribta Tangerine Polyclinic. Services provided through these sites include VCT, STD screening and treatment, anal and cervical Pap smears, general health checkups, sexual health education, and sexual health communication, gender-affirmative hormone therapy (GAHT) and risk-reduction via web boards and chat rooms.Read full original descriptionShow less
The Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI)
This protocol describes a 20-year prospective cohort study, gathering behavioral and psychosocial information on clients who access services of the Institute of HIV Research and Innovation (IHRI) and the Thai Red Cross AIDS Research Centre through the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic, the Thai Red Cross Mobile Clinics, Affiliated Health Clinics, The gender and immunity clinic and Pribta Tangerine Polyclinic. Services provided through these sites include VCT, STD screening and treatment, anal and cervical Pap smears, general health checkups, sexual health education, and sexual health communication, gender-affirmative hormone therapy (GAHT) and risk-reduction via web boards and chat rooms.
Behavioral and psychosocial information will be collected using validated questionnaires and from data collection forms routinely used when providing services in different service sites of IHRI and the TRC-ARC. The information will be collected anonymously at baseline and at follow-up visits, according to type of services each client receives. Clients at the Thai Red Cross Anonymous Clinic, Thai Red Cross Mobile Health Clinics, Affiliated Health Clinics and Pribta Tangerine Polyclinic will be given an identification number.
Qualitative methods, including focus group discussions (FGD) and in-depth interviews (IDI) will be conducted with clients and healthcare providers to examine the facilitators, barriers, feasibility and acceptability of service implementation.
Inclusion: 18 years or 16 and 17 years of age with parental or guardian consent In non- or pre-SRS cases; Recommendation1 by counsellor based on:; Presence of GD history B) Understanding of risks and benefits of GAHT D) Practice and readiness for gender transition E) Availability of social support F) Ability to take hormones as instructed; Verbal informed consent or signed informed consent on file; No exclusionary medical conditions; Approved by physician; In SRS- and post-SRS cases2; Verbal informed consent or signed informed consent on file; No exclusionary medical conditions; Approved by physician.
Exclusion: None.