PrEP reminds me that I am the one to take responsibility of my life: a qualitative study exploring experiences of and attitudes towards pre-exposure prophylaxis use by women in Eswatini

PrEP reminds me that I am the one to take responsibility of my life: a qualitative study exploring experiences of and attitudes towards pre-exposure prophylaxis use by women in Eswatini

Abstract Background Pre-exposure-prophylaxis (PrEP) has been heralded for its potential to put women in control of preventing HIV infection, but uptake and continuation rates have been disappointing in high-incidence settings in sub-Saharan Africa. We explored structural and social factors that infl...

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Main Authors: Pia Juul Bjertrup, Nqobile Mmema, Velibanti Dlamini, Iza Ciglenecki, Qhubekani Mpala, Sindy Matse, Bernhard Kerschberger, Alison Wringe
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-04-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Eswatini
Qualitative research
Pre-exposure prophylaxis
HIV
Self care
Women
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10766-0

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10766-0

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