Antiretroviral therapy based HIV prevention targeting young women who sell sex: a mixed method approach to understand the implementation of PrEP in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
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| Title: | Antiretroviral therapy based HIV prevention targeting young women who sell sex: a mixed method approach to understand the implementation of PrEP in a rural area of KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. |
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| Authors: | Chimbindi, Natsayi, Mthiyane, Nondumiso, Zuma, Thembelihle, Baisley, Kathy, Pillay, Deenan, McGrath, Nuala, Harling, Guy, Sherr, Lorraine, Birdthistle, Isolde, Floyd, Sian, Dreyer, Jaco, Nakasone, Sarah, Seeley, Janet, Shahmanesh, Maryam |
| Source: | AIDS Care. Feb2022, Vol. 34 Issue 2, p232-240. 9p. 1 Diagram, 1 Chart, 1 Graph. |
| Subjects: | HIV prevention, Confidence intervals, Rural conditions, Antiretroviral agents, Sex work, Human services programs, Preventive medicine, Thematic analysis, Women's health, Sexual health |
| Geographic Terms: | South Africa |
| Abstract: | Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a potential game-changer for HIV. We used PrEP introduction for Young Women Who Sell Sex (YWSS) in a rural South Africa district to understand community norms and PrEP coverage in YWSS. Between 2017 and 2018, we measured awareness and uptake of PrEP in a representative cohort of 2184 Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged 13–22. We conducted group discussions with young people and community members (19); key informant interviews (9), in-depth interviews with 15–24 year-olds (58) and providers (33). Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. PrEP awareness increased from 2% to 9%. Among 965 AGYW sexually-active by 2018, 13.4% (95%CI: 11.4%–15.7%) reported transactional sex and 10.6% (95%CI: 8.85–12.7%) sex for money. Of the 194 YWSS, 21 were aware of PrEP, but none had used it. Youth were enthusiastic about PrEP as tool for HIV prevention; whilst older community members were cautious about a technology they had limited experience with but could benefit select groups. Teachers and healthcare providers were concerned that PrEP would lower personal responsibility for sexual health. In conclusion, the narrow and limited introduction of PrEP to YWSS reduced the accessibility and reach. Introducing PrEP as part of sexual healthcare may improve demand and access for YWSS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| Abstract: | Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) is a potential game-changer for HIV. We used PrEP introduction for Young Women Who Sell Sex (YWSS) in a rural South Africa district to understand community norms and PrEP coverage in YWSS. Between 2017 and 2018, we measured awareness and uptake of PrEP in a representative cohort of 2184 Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged 13–22. We conducted group discussions with young people and community members (19); key informant interviews (9), in-depth interviews with 15–24 year-olds (58) and providers (33). Interviews were analysed using thematic analysis. PrEP awareness increased from 2% to 9%. Among 965 AGYW sexually-active by 2018, 13.4% (95%CI: 11.4%–15.7%) reported transactional sex and 10.6% (95%CI: 8.85–12.7%) sex for money. Of the 194 YWSS, 21 were aware of PrEP, but none had used it. Youth were enthusiastic about PrEP as tool for HIV prevention; whilst older community members were cautious about a technology they had limited experience with but could benefit select groups. Teachers and healthcare providers were concerned that PrEP would lower personal responsibility for sexual health. In conclusion, the narrow and limited introduction of PrEP to YWSS reduced the accessibility and reach. Introducing PrEP as part of sexual healthcare may improve demand and access for YWSS. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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| ISSN: | 09540121 |
| DOI: | 10.1080/09540121.2021.1902933 |
