Creating allies: qualitative exploration of young women’s preferences for PrEP methods and parents’ role in PrEP uptake and user support in urban and rural Zambia

Creating allies: qualitative exploration of young women’s preferences for PrEP methods and parents’ role in PrEP uptake and user support in urban and rural Zambia

Abstract Background Zambian adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) have high HIV incidence and face barriers to the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Parental support improves PrEP use and adherence in some settings, but negative parental attitudes toward HIV prevention may inhibit engagement...

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Main Authors: Christina Misa Wong, Tendai Munthali, Featherstone G. Mangunje, Mercy L. Katoka, Holly M. Burke, Bupe Musonda, Musonda Musonda, Catherine S. Todd
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:BMC Women's Health
Subjects:
Adolescent girls and young women
HIV prevention
PrEP
Parental engagement
Parents
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-02913-7

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12905-024-02913-7

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