Understanding Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence in Young Women in Kenya.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To present detailed analyses of long-term pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use and associated behaviors and perceptions among young Kenyan women.

Design

Prospective, observational cohort.

Methods

The Monitoring PrEP among Young Adult women Study involved 18 to 24-year-old women at high HIV risk initiating PrEP in Kisumu and Thika, Kenya. Visits for PrEP counseling and dispensing, HIV testing, and socio-behavioral data collection occurred at Month 1 and quarterly for 2 years. PrEP adherence was measured with pharmacy refill and real-time electronic monitoring, plus tenofovir diphosphate levels in 15% of participants. HIV risk behavior and perception were assessed by self-report in weekly short message service surveys from Months 6-24. Predictors of adherence w

SUBMITTER: Haberer JE 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8826617 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature