Motivations for pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and decline in an HIV-hyperendemic setting: findings from a qualitative implementation study in Lesotho

Motivations for pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake and decline in an HIV-hyperendemic setting: findings from a qualitative implementation study in Lesotho

Abstract Background Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) has demonstrated clinical efficacy in preventing HIV infection, yet its uptake remains low. This study, conducted in five PrEP implementing districts in Lesotho, examined factors motivating persons at risk of HIV infection to adopt or reject PrEP w...

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Main Authors: Joy J. Chebet, Shannon A. McMahon, Tapiwa Tarumbiswa, Hlalele Hlalele, Chivimbiso Maponga, Esther Mandara, Kacey Ernst, Halimatou Alaofe, Till Baernighausen, John E. Ehiri, Pascal Geldsetzer, Mark Nichter
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-07-01
Series:AIDS Research and Therapy
Subjects:
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Uptake
Initiation
Decline
Lesotho
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00535-x

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-023-00535-x

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