“PrEP protects us”: Behavioural, normative, and control beliefs influencing pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia

“PrEP protects us”: Behavioural, normative, and control beliefs influencing pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia

BackgroundAlthough pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended for pregnant and breastfeeding women at elevated HIV risk, uptake has been low in Zambia.MethodsIn in-depth interviews, we explored beliefs about PrEP among 24 HIV-negative pregnant and breastfeeding Zambian women. Thematic analysis w...

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Main Authors: Twaambo Euphemia Hamoonga, Wilbroad Mutale, Lauren M. Hill, Jude Igumbor, Benjamin H. Chi
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-04-01
Series:Frontiers in Reproductive Health
Subjects:
PrEP
beliefs
pregnant
breastfeeding
theory of planned behaviour
intention
Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/frph.2023.1084657/full

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