Department of Sociomedical Sciences, Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health, New York, New York.
Social Intervention Group, Columbia University School of Social Work, New York, New York.
AIDS Educ Prev. 2023 Oct;35(5):347-361. doi: 10.1521/aeap.2023.35.5.347.
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention has recently become available in Kazakhstan, but women engaged in sex work who use drugs (WESW-UD) could benefit from tailored approaches to support uptake and adherence. To better understand how best to support WESW-UD at each stage of the PrEP continuum (awareness, acceptability, uptake, and adherence), we analyzed data from 30 in-depth interviews and four focus groups with 48 WESW-UD from two cities in Kazakhstan. We conducted thematic analysis to characterize perceptions, barriers, and motivators within each step of the PrEP continuum. Participants reported low awareness, but high interest in PrEP. Motivating factors included optimizing health and increased confidence. Participants expressed many preferences and concerns regarding PrEP modality and delivery. Participants also described how organizational mistrust and social support can prevent or facilitate PrEP uptake or adherence. Kazakhstan's scale-up of PrEP should consider the needs and preferences of WESW-UD to ensure equitable access.
暴露前预防(PrEP)用于艾滋病预防最近在哈萨克斯坦已经可以使用,但是从事性工作且吸毒的女性(WESW-UD)可能需要采用特定方法来支持其接受和坚持 PrEP。为了更好地了解如何在 PrEP 连续体的每个阶段(意识、可接受性、接受和坚持)最好地支持 WESW-UD,我们分析了来自哈萨克斯坦两个城市的 30 名 WESW-UD 的 30 次深入访谈和 4 次焦点小组的数据。我们进行了主题分析,以描述 PrEP 连续体中每个步骤的看法、障碍和动机。参与者报告 PrEP 意识低,但对 PrEP 兴趣高。促进因素包括优化健康和增加信心。参与者对 PrEP 方式和提供表达了许多偏好和关注。参与者还描述了组织不信任和社会支持如何预防或促进 PrEP 的接受或坚持。哈萨克斯坦扩大 PrEP 的规模应考虑 WESW-UD 的需求和偏好,以确保公平获得。
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