Optimising HIV and related SRH service delivery for adolescents and young adults: a protocol for a discrete choice experiment.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Adolescents and young adults (AYAs) represent a significant proportion of the global population, yet they face persistent barriers to accessing HIV services. In Sub-Saharan Africa, nearly 90% of AYA HIV cases occur within the region, with young women disproportionately affected. In Chad, while the overall HIV prevalence has declined, the risk remains high among AYA, accounting for 26.3% of all new infections. Stigma, lack of confidentiality, negative provider attitudes and structural barriers continue to hinder service utilisation, underscoring the urgent need for evidence-based, AYA-centred interventions. However, little is known about which attributes of HIV services AYA prioritise when accessing HIV care. This study applies a discrete choice experiment in Chad to sy

SUBMITTER: Bedingar EKN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12458639 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature