Formalized peer referral to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis supported with self-testing: a mixed-methods pilot study among young Kenyan women

• Main Authors: Maureen McGowan (Author), Njeri Wairimu (Author), Adriana M. Reedy (Author), Peter Mogere (Author), Carlos Culquichicon (Author), Irene Njeru (Author), Rachel C. Malen (Author), Albrecht Jahn (Author), Till Bärnighausen (Author), Stephanie D. Roche (Author), Kenneth Ngure (Author), Katrina F. Ortblad (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Frontiers Media S.A., 2024-09-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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BackgroundThe uptake of daily oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-a highly effective intervention-remains low among African adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) who could benefit. AGYW who initiate PrEP often do so through informal peer referral, which may be enhanced with formalized peer re...