Acceptability and feasibility of long-term, real-time electronic adherence monitoring of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use among young women in Kenya: A mixed methods study.

ABSTRACT: Real-time electronic adherence monitoring involves "smart" pill boxes that record and monitor openings as a proxy for pill taking and may be useful in understanding and supporting PrEP use; however, acceptability and/or feasibility for PrEP users is uncertain. We sought to understand the experiences of using a real-time electronic adherence monitor for PrEP delivery among young women in Kisumu and Thika, Kenya. We used the Wisepill device to monitor PrEP use among 18-24-year-old women for two years. Half of the participants were randomized to also receive SMS adherence reminders (daily or as needed for missed doses). We assessed acceptability quantitatively and qualitatively according to the four constructs of Unified Theory of Acceptance and Use of Technology (UTAUT): performance expectan

SUBMITTER: Ogello VA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10919630 | biostudies-literature | 2024

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature