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The results of the ECHO Study (Evidence for Contraceptive Options in HIV Outcomes)— to assess whether the risk of HIV differs with the use of three safe and effective contraceptive methods (DMPA-IM, the LNG Implant and the copper IUD)— were published on June 13, 2019. The study found no substantial difference in risk of HIV infection among women using one of these methods.
Results In-Depth
- AVAC’s Take on Updated WHO Guidance on Hormonal Contraception and HIV Risk — AVAC blog
- Understanding the Results of the ECHO Study – AVAC advocates’ guide
- HIV incidence among women using intramuscular depot medroxyprogesterone acetate, a copper intrauterine device, or a levonorgestrel implant for contraception: a randomised, multicentre, open-label trial — The Lancet
- Watch the presentation of the ECHO study results at the SA AIDS Conference and view the slides.
- Roadmap for Results: Understanding the ECHO Study Results – Post-presentation webinar with ECHO study team, co-hosted by FP2020 and AVAC.
Additional Resources
- The Civil Society Advocacy Working Group on HC-HIV's statement to commemorate World Contraception Day — The Civil Society Advocacy Working Group on HC-HIV
- Contraceptive eligibility for women at high risk of HIV Guidance statement: Recommendations on contraceptive methods used by women at high risk of HIV — WHO guidance
- "How Should We Listen to ECHO?" — Lancet commentary
- The ECHO Trial: Time to Act – AVAC June 27 podcast
- Pivotal ECHO Study Provides Reassuring Evidence on HIV Risk and Contraceptives – AVAC statement
- An Urgent Need to Prioritize Woman-Centered and Integrated Contraception and HIV Prevention and Treatment Options – APHA, AVAC, Family Planning 2020, ICWEA, PAI, Planned Parenthood Federation of America statement
- Statement on the ECHO Trial Results – Global HC-HIV Civil Society Working Group statement
- New Study Finds No Link Between HIV Infection and Contraceptive Methods – WHO statement
- The ECHO Trial: Preparing for Action – AVAC’s June 7 podcast
- Echo Trial Results Released: Advocates' alert – AVAC blog post
- Your 6-Step Guide to The ECHO Study on Contraceptive Choice and HIV – Frontline AIDS blog post