Results: Male partner attendance has been minimal due to work related reasons, however male partner involvement and sharing of sexual health information where possible is still encouraged at these events. Participant feedback reveals that about 50% of participants have disclosed study participation to partners with a favorable response in most cases. Partners appear supportive in terms of reminding participants of visits and product adherence with some partners being more open to HIV/STI testing and treatment. Conclusions: Male partner involvement in ASPIRE appears to increase inter-partner communication and sexual health awareness with potential to impact on study retention, product adherence and ultimately study outcomes. Therefore at Wits RHI, male involvement strategies undergo continuous evaluation and revision to optimize this aspect.
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