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Reasons Influencing PrEP continuity among Key and Priority Populations in Tabora region, Tanzania. A cross-sectional study

Adam Mrisho ; Honoratha Rutatinisibwa ; George Msalale ; Ramadhani Shemtandulo ; Benson Mturi ; Steven Ambonisye ; AbelaAbele Rumisha ; Mohamed Ayoub ; Charles Shirima ; Wilhellmuss Mauka ; Shallon Atuhaire ; Evaline Maziku ; Anath Rwebembera ; Goodluck Lyatuu ; David Sando

Student's journal of health research Africa, 2022, Vol.3 (12) [Periódico revisado por pares]

Student's Journal of Health Research

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  • Título:
    Reasons Influencing PrEP continuity among Key and Priority Populations in Tabora region, Tanzania. A cross-sectional study
  • Autor: Adam Mrisho ; Honoratha Rutatinisibwa ; George Msalale ; Ramadhani Shemtandulo ; Benson Mturi ; Steven Ambonisye ; AbelaAbele Rumisha ; Mohamed Ayoub ; Charles Shirima ; Wilhellmuss Mauka ; Shallon Atuhaire ; Evaline Maziku ; Anath Rwebembera ; Goodluck Lyatuu ; David Sando
  • Assuntos: FSW- Female sex workers ; KPP- Key and priority population ; PrEP- Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis
  • É parte de: Student's journal of health research Africa, 2022, Vol.3 (12)
  • Descrição: Background: In Tabora, PrEP continuity 6 months after among newly enrolled among Key and Priority Population (KPP) is low at 47%. However, information on reasons influencing to PrEP continuity in KPP in Tabora is limited. We report study findings from nine (9) health facilities (HFs) in the Tabora region. Methodology:  This was a cross-sectional survey, deployed both quantitative and qualitative methods. 425 current or previous PrEP beneficiaries started PrEP between July 2020 to January 2021 were administered with a structured questionnaire, whereby 157 participants were purposively selected for 18 focused group discussions (FGDs). Recruitment of study participants carried between February to April 2022. Results: A total of 425 KPPs, aged 15-70 years with average 30 years, the majority 288(58%) were FSWs, the proportion of interruption was 25(20.5%). Reported reasons for PrEP interruptions, (57%) were due to drug side effects and the least was migration (3%). There was an association between interruptions and clients’ age (P<0.05), area of service offered (P=0.010.) and being knowledgeable about PrEP: (P<0.05). There is significant relationship between awareness and PrEP interruptions, though in proportions of those aware and had interruptions was at 33%. Conclusion: Drugs side effects, misconception, stigma, pill burden and migration were cited among influencing reasons for PrEP interruptions. Recommendations: Interventional study recommended to explore on the reasons cited for PrEP discontinuity in reaching PrEP goals in prevention services.
  • Editor: Student's Journal of Health Research
  • Idioma: Inglês
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