Uptake of and adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis among adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV-infection in Kampala, Uganda: A qualitative study of experiences, facilitators and barriers

Uptake of and adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis among adolescent girls and young women at high risk of HIV-infection in Kampala, Uganda: A qualitative study of experiences, facilitators and barriers

Abstract Background There is limited information on factors that influence oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW). We conducted a qualitative methods study to explore experiences, facilitators and barriers of PrEP uptake and adherence...

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Main Authors: Ivy Kayesu, Yunia Mayanja, Catherine Nakirijja, Yvonne Wangũi Machira, Matt Price, Janet Seeley, Godfrey Siu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-11-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Qualitative methods
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Adolescent Girls and Young Women
Socio-Ecological Model
HIV prevention
Sub-Saharan Africa
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-02018-z

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-022-02018-z

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