What motivates serodiscordant couples to prevent HIV transmission within their relationships: findings from a PrEP implementation study in Kenya.

ABSTRACT: With the planned scale-up of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention among serodiscordant couples in resource-limited settings, gaining an understanding of what motivates serodiscordant couples to prevent HIV is critical. We conducted 44 semi-structured, in-depth individual or couple interviews with 63 participants (33 HIV-infected and 30 HIV-uninfected participants) enrolled in a prospective implementation study of oral antiretroviral-based prevention in Kisumu, Kenya. Transcripts were iteratively analysed using inductive content analysis. Findings point to the importance of maintaining the emotional and economic stability of the partnership and family as motivators in preventing HIV transmission. Female participants identified fear of blame or potential violence for transmitti

SUBMITTER: Patel RC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5851810 | biostudies-literature | 2018 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature