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AGYW’s PrEP-user Journey During an Implementation Science Study in South Africa and Kenya

Journal article appearing in PLOS ONE examining adolescent girls and young women's experience with oral PrEP in South Africa and Kenya. PrEP uptake was facilitated when offered as part of an integrated sexual reproductive health service, but hampered by low awareness, stigma and misconceptions about PrEP in the community.

Research

A Pilot Evaluation of Expedited Partner Treatment and Partner HIV Self-testing Among Adolescent Girls and Young Women Diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis and Neisseria gonorrhoeae in Kisumu, Kenya

This article describes a pilot study among young women receiving PrEP who were diagnosed with Chlamydia trachomatis or Neisseria gonorrhoeae which found high acceptability and uptake of expedited partner treatment and partner HIV self-testing.

Research, Testing

Cost of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Delivery in Family Planning Clinics to Prevent HIV Acquisition Among AGYW in Kisumu, Kenya

There is need for evidence on the cost of PrEP in real-world implementation to inform the budget impact, cost-effective- ness, and financial sustainability of PrEP programs. This research article elaborates on the cost of pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in family planning clinics to prevent HIV acquisition among adolescent girls and young women in Kisumu, Kenya

Financing & Costing, Research

Uptake and Impact of Facility-based HIV Self-testing on PrEP Delivery: a pilot study among young women in Kisumu, Kenya

HIV testing is a required part of delivery of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. However, repeat testing can be challenging in busy, under-staffed clinical settings, which could negatively impact PrEP uptake and continuation. This research article discusses findigs on uptake and impact of facility-based HIV self-testing on PrEP delivery from a pilot study among…

Research, Testing

Should I Take PrEP? A mental models assessment of young African Women’s motivations for and barriers to PrEP initiation and adherence

Slide presentation exploring young African women's reasons for and against beginning to take PrEP and continuing to do so.

Research

Adolescent Girls and Young Women’s PrEP-User Journey During an Implementation Science Study in South Africa and Kenya

A poster presented at HIVR4P 2021 encouraging flexible interventions taking into account young women's diverse PrEP motivations, social contexts and understandings of the importance of PrEP adherence.

Research

Using Social Maps to Explore Young Women’s Experiences with Social Support of Their Oral PrEP Use in Kenya and South Africa

This poster presents analysis from the POWER (Prevention Options for Women Evaluation Research) study that was evaluating PrEP delivery approaches for AGYW ages 16-25 in Cape Town and Johannesburg, South Africa and Kisumu, Kenya. The analysis explores AGYW’sviews on social influencers of PrEP use and AGYW’s perception of those influencers’ PrEP knowledge and support during…

Research

High Prevalence of Curable STIs Among Young Women Initiating PrEP in Kenya and South Africa

This poster presents summary findings from 'The Prevention Options for Women Evaluation Research (POWER)' implementation project on the prevalence of curable STIs among young women initiating PrEP in Kenya and South Africa

Research, Testing

Oral PrEP Delivery Platforms: Are family planning clinics an option?

FP clinics may be an option for oral PrEP delivery for AGYW. This poster presents findings from an evaluation of PrEP uptake and provision at public and private family planning settings in Kisumu, Kenya.

Research, Service Delivery

PrEP Re-initiation After Interruption by Adolescent Girls and Young Women in Kenya and South Africa

Presentation made at AIS 2019 on evaluation of PrEP re-initiation after interruption amongst adolescent girls and young women in Kenya and South Africa

Research