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Giving Voice to the End-User: Input on Multipurpose Prevention Technologies From the Perspectives of Young Women in Kenya and South Africa

Giving Voice to the End-User: Input on Multipurpose Prevention Technologies From the Perspectives of Young Women in Kenya and South Africa

Unintended pregnancy and unmet need for modern contraception contribute substantially to reproductive health disparities globally. In sub-Saharan Africa they occur in contexts of disproportionately high rates of HIV infection. Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) can address HIV and pregnancy prevention needs in a single “2-in-1” product; however, few studies have solicited end-user views to inform design of new MPTs. We conducted the Tablets, Ring, Injections as Options (TRIO) study with young women aged 18−30 in Kenya and South Africa (N = 277) to examine preferences and acceptability of future MPTs. End-user research to identify and pre-emptively address potential barriers while underscoring benefits to a new MPT product is vital. Attention to cultural contexts in implementation of new MPTs is important to communicating perceived benefits, achieving acceptability and maximising public health benefits.

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July 2021

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Unintended pregnancy and unmet need for modern contraception contribute substantially to reproductive health disparities globally. In sub-Saharan Africa they occur in contexts of disproportionately high rates of HIV infection. Multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) can address HIV and pregnancy prevention needs in a single “2-in-1” product; however, few studies have solicited end-user views to inform design of new MPTs. We conducted the Tablets, Ring, Injections as Options (TRIO) study with young women aged 18−30 in Kenya and South Africa (N = 277) to examine preferences and acceptability of future MPTs. End-user research to identify and pre-emptively address potential barriers while underscoring benefits to a new MPT product is vital. Attention to cultural contexts in implementation of new MPTs is important to communicating perceived benefits, achieving acceptability and maximising public health benefits.

Authors:

Minnis, A.; Krogstad, E.; Shapley-Quinn, M.K.; Agot, K.; Ahmed, K.; & Wagner, L.D.

Health Risks(s):

  • HIV
  • STI / STD
  • Unintended Pregnancy

Product type(s):

  • ARVs
  • Condoms
  • Contraceptives
  • Hormonal
  • Injectables
  • IVR
  • MPTs

Topic(s):

  • MPTs
  • Product Introduction
  • Reproductive Health
  • Social
  • SRH

Region(s)

  • Africa
  • Global

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