Experiences with simultaneous use of contraception and the vaginal ring for HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa

• Main Authors: Jonah Leslie (Author), Flavia Kiweewa (Author), Thesla Palanee-Phillips (Author), Katherine Bunge (Author), Felix Mhlanga (Author), Betty Kamira (Author), Jared Baeten (Author), Ariana Katz (Author), Sharon Hillier (Author), Elizabeth Montgomery (Author), for the MTN-020/ASPIRE Study Team (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2021-04-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Clinical trials have found that a monthly dapivirine vaginal ring was well-tolerated and reduced HIV-1 risk among women in sub-Saharan Africa. However, in order for the ring or other novel prevention methods to have optimal impact, it is necessary to understand and address women&...