Early implementation learnings on acceptability and feasibility of "V": a multi-level PrEP intervention designed with and for adolescent girls and young women in Zimbabwe.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) remain disproportionately affected by HIV in Zimbabwe. Several HIV prevention options are available, including oral tenofovir-based pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), however AGYW face unique barriers to PrEP uptake and continuation and novel approaches are therefore needed to empower AGYW to use PrEP. The objective of this study was to characterize early learnings from implementing a multi-level intervention consisting of fashionable branding (including a "V Starter Kit"), service integration, and peer education and support throughout a young woman's journey using oral PrEP across four phases of implementation, from creating demand, preparing for PrEP, initiation of PrEP, and adherence to PrEP.

Methods

A mixed methods imple

SUBMITTER: Sisimayi T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10546763 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature