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Research Article 2022-12-06CC BYFree full text

Stakeholder perspectives on interventions to improve HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis uptake and continuation in Lesotho: A participant-ranked preferences study

Pascal Geldsetzer, Joy J. Chebet, Rachel P. Chase, Tapiwa Tarumbiswa, Chivimbiso Maponga, Esther Mandara +2 more

BackgroundLow uptake and high discontinuation rates remain major obstacles to realizing the potential of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) in changing the trajectory of the HIV epidemic in sub-Saharan Africa. Evidence on how PrEP could be successfully delivered has thus far mainly focused on key target groups rather than the general adult population. Set in the HIV-hyperendemic country of Lesotho, which is currently…

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Research Article 2022-06-22CC BYFree full text

Knowledge and attitudes about HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis: Evidence from in-depth interviews and focus group discussions with policy makers, healthcare providers, and end-users in Lesotho

Pascal Geldsetzer, Joy J. Chebet, Tapiwa Tarumbiswa, Rosina Phate-Lesihla, Chivimbiso Maponga, Esther Mandara +2 more

Studies on PrEP knowledge and attitudes have mostly focused on key populations in North America and Europe. To inform Lesothos national rollout of PrEP to the general population, this research aimed to characterize knowledge and attitudes towards PrEP among policy makers, implementing partners, healthcare providers, and PrEP end-users in Lesotho. Respondents were purposively selected to participate based on person…

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