Multi-level Factors Driving Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Non-initiation Among Young Women at High Risk for HIV in Kenya.

Autor:	Katz, Ingrid T., Ngure, Kenneth, Kamolloh, Kevin, Ogello, Vallery, Okombo, Moses, Thuo, Nicholas B., Owino, Esther, Garrison, Lindsey E., Lee, Yeonsoo S., Nardell, Maria F., Anyacheblu, Chiemelie, Bukusi, Elizabeth, Mugo, Nelly, Baeten, Jared M., Haberer, Jessica E.
Předmět:	HIV infection risk factors FOCUS groups SOCIAL support RESEARCH methodology SOCIAL norms INTERVIEWING PATIENT-centered care PRE-exposure prophylaxis RISK assessment QUALITATIVE research HUMAN services programs DECISION making COMMUNITY-based social services RESEARCH funding DESCRIPTIVE statistics SOCIAL skills WOMEN'S health
Zdroj:	AIDS & Behavior; Jan2023, Vol. 27 Issue 1, p106-118, 13p, 7 Charts
Abstrakt:	Few studies have focused on understanding pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) non-initiation among young, high-risk women in sub-Saharan Africa. This study aimed to qualitatively explore why young women in Kenya at high-risk for HIV chose not to enroll in a PrEP adherence trial. We performed 40 semi-structured interviews with young high-risk women assessing concerns about PrEP and/or study participation. We also assessed community-level factors influencing decision-making around PrEP through 10 focus groups involving peers, young men, caregivers, and community leaders. Our qualitative data reflect the complexity of navigating barriers preventing PrEP initiation in settings where taking PrEP may be perceived as immoral behavior. Framed within the context of risk perception, the decision to start PrEP may run counter to the potential risk of losing support from one's community. Our findings suggest that approaches addressing social norms, while de-medicalizing HIV prevention services, are needed to further increase PrEP uptake among young Kenyan women. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Databáze:	Complementary Index
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