Acceptability of multiple modalities of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among female sex workers in Tanzania: a mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

Modalities of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention offer options to women at high risk including female sex workers (FSW). This study aimed to explore FSW's acceptability and preferences for oral pills, long-acting (LA) injectable and vaginal ring PrEP.

Design

Sequential, explanatory, mixed methods.

Setting

Iringa, Tanzania.

Participants

FSW aged above 18 were recruited from sex work venues using time-location sampling (n=496); HIV-uninfected (n=293) were included in this analysis. Subsequently, survey participants were recruited for in-depth interviews (n=10) and two focus group discussions (n=20).

Primary outcome measures

(1) Acceptability of PrEP (Do you personally think it would be worth it to you to take ART if it could prev

SUBMITTER: Beckham SW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9389123 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature