HIV risk perception, trust and PrEP adherence among participants in an HIV prevention trial: a qualitative longitudinal study, South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Ensuring the effectiveness of HIV prevention and treatment methods requires high levels of adherence. Studies have recognised the significance of trust in shaping HIV risk perception.

Aim

In this qualitative analysis, our aim was to explore risk perceptions and understand how individuals assess and respond to HIV risks, as well as their uptake and adherence to oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).

Setting

The study was based on the setting of an HIV prevention trial conducted in South Africa.

Methods

Thirty individuals, 9% of the total clinical trial participants, enrolled in the clinical trial were purposively selected and interviewed at three time points within the trial during the follow-up phase. Data analysis was conducted using the Trust, Con

SUBMITTER: Chimukuche RS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020760 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature