Acceptability of six-monthly PrEP dispensing supported with interim HIV self-testing to simplify PrEP delivery in Kenya: findings from qualitative research

• Main Authors: Nicholas Thuo (Author), Ashley R. Bardon (Author), Peter Mogere (Author), Catherine Kiptinness (Author), Edinah Casmir (Author), Njeri Wairimu (Author), Emmah Owidi (Author), Phelix Okello (Author), Nelly R. Mugo (Author), Jared M. Baeten (Author), Kenneth Ngure (Author), Katrina F. Ortblad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2024-10-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background In Africa, dispensing oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) within already strained public health facilities has led to prolonged waiting periods and suboptimal experiences for clients. We sought to explore the acceptability of dispensing PrEP semiannually with interim HIV sel...