Table 1 Eligibility Criteria for screening/enrolment into SiVET at Kampala & Masaka clinics, Uganda.
Eligible | Ineligible |
|---|---|
• At least 3 and no more than 18 months of follow up in the observational cohort | • HIV-1 infection |
• HIV-1 negative and willing to undergo HIV testing | • Pregnant or intending to get pregnant |
• Aged ≥18 years and ≤49 years | • Previous exposure to Hepatitis B or current infection (only Kampala clinic) |
• Able and willing to provide informed consent | • History of severe allergic reaction to any substance |
• Able and willing to provide adequate locator information | • An acute or chronic illness |
• Willing and able to return for follow-up clinic visits | • Contraindication for Hepatitis B vaccine |
• Intending to reside in the study area for at least one year | • Participation in another clinical trial |
• Willing to undergo pregnancy testing | |
• Not breastfeeding and no intent for pregnancy in the next year | |
• Willing to use a reliable method of contraceptives during the study |
