Preferences for Multipurpose Technology and Non-oral Methods of Antiretroviral Therapy Among Women Living With HIV in Western Kenya: A Survey Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Understanding interests in and preferences for multipurpose technology (MPT) for the co-administration of contraception and antiretroviral therapy (ART) and alternative, non-oral ART methods among women living with HIV (WLHIV) is vital to successful implementation of future treatment options, such as long-acting injectable ART.

Methods

Between May 2016 and March 2017 we conducted a cross-sectional telephone survey of 1,132 WLHIV of reproductive potential with prior experience using intermediate- or long-acting contraceptive methods in western Kenya. We present descriptive statistics and multinomial logistic regression to evaluate predictors of interest in specific MPT and non-oral ART methods.

Results

Two-thirds (67%) reported interest in MPT, with the mo

SUBMITTER: Bernard C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9160913 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature