Sexually Transmitted Infection Testing Integrated With HIV Prevention and Contraceptive Services in Hair Salons in Urban South Africa.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Curable sexually transmitted infections (STIs) cause morbidity for women and increase HIV transmission and acquisition. To address barriers to STI care, we are implementing STI testing integrated with HIV prevention and contraceptive services in hair salons in urban South Africa.

Methods

Women attending hair salons are offered oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), hormonal contraception, and testing for gonorrhea, chlamydia, trichomoniasis, and syphilis within an ongoing pilot trial. Participants with positive STI results are offered treatment at the salon or local clinic. Demographics, symptoms, and risk factors are collected using structured questionnaires.

Results

Of 125 women enrolled and taking PrEP and/or contraceptives in the hair salons (media

SUBMITTER: Jarolimova J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12187152 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature