The association of exposure to DREAMS on sexually acquiring or transmitting HIV amongst adolescent girls and young women living in rural South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

We investigate how risk of sexually acquiring or transmitting HIV in adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) changed following the real-world implementation of DREAMS (Determined, Resilient, Empowered, AIDS free, Mentored and Safe) HIV prevention programme.

Design

A representative population-based prospective cohort study of AGYW living in rural KwaZulu-Natal.

Methods

Between 2017 and 2019, we interviewed a random sample of AGYW aged 13-22 years annually. We measured exposure to DREAMS as self-reported receipt of an invitation to participate and/or participation in DREAMS activities that were provided by DREAMS implementing organizations. HIV and herpes simplex virus type 2 (HSV-2) statuses were ascertained through blood tests on Dried Blood Spot (DBS). We u

SUBMITTER: Mthiyane N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10700028 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature