Brief Report: HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Use Among Adolescents in Kenya
Hong-Ha M. Truong,
Elsa Heylen,
Kevin Kadede
et al.
Abstract:Background: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective prevention tool; however, use among adolescents is thought to be low. To determine the unmet need and opportunity to expand use, we assessed awareness, prior use, and willingness to take PrEP among Kenyan adolescents.
Methods:The Maneno Yetu study recruited a community-based sample of adolescents aged 15-19 years (N = 3061) in Kisumu for a survey using respondent-driven sampling.Results: Overall, 50% of adolescents had heard of PrEP and 2% had use… Show more
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