How gender norms and 'good girl' notions prevent adolescent girls and young women from engaging with PrEP: qualitative insights from Zimbabwe

• Main Authors: Morten Skovdal (Author), Camilla Lysemose Clausen (Author), Phyllis Magoge-Mandizvidza (Author), Freedom Dzamatira (Author), Rufurwokuda Maswera (Author), Rangarirayi Primrose Nyamwanza (Author), Constance Nyamukapa (Author), Ranjeeta Thomas (Author), Simon Gregson (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: BMC, 2022-08-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Abstract Background Pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, has been hailed for its promise to provide women with user-control. However, gender-specific challenges undermining PrEP use are beginning to emerge. We explore the role of gender norms in shaping adolescent girls and young women's (AGYW) e...