The development of a conceptual framework on PrEP stigma among adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Stigma is a well-known barrier to HIV testing and treatment and is an emerging barrier to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use. To guide future research, measurement and interventions, we developed a conceptual framework for PrEP stigma among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa, a priority population for PrEP.

Methods

A literature review, expert consultations and focus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted to adapt the Health Stigma and Discrimination Framework, describing the stigmatization process nested within the socio-ecological framework. We reviewed all articles on PrEP stigma and on HIV, contraceptive or sexuality stigma among AGYW from 2009 to 2019. Expert consultations were conducted with 10 stigma or PrEP researchers and two

SUBMITTER: Hartmann M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10879468 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature