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Research Paper | Medical Science | Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2018 | Pages: 1460 - 1468 | Kenya
Factors Influencing Willingness to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Male Homosexuals at the SWOP Clinic
Abstract: Introduction The main aim of this study was to assess the factors influencing acceptance and willingness of using pre exposure prophylaxis, Materials and Methods The study was a cross sectional study and data collection was carried out using standardized questionnaires involving a sample size of 196 individuals and three focus group discussions, Results This study through the regression and correlation models suggests that acceptance and willingness of using pre-exposure prophylaxis depends on awareness on methods of preventing HIV/AIDS and stigma, Conclusion to optimize uptake of this intervention this two variables should be emphasized by the implementing PrEp programs.
Keywords: Willingness, Acceptance, Pre-Exposure prophylaxis, Male Homosexuals
How to Cite?: Apollo Gitau, Makobu Kimani, Consolata 'M' Mayi, "Factors Influencing Willingness to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Male Homosexuals at the SWOP Clinic", Volume 7 Issue 7, July 2018, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1460-1468, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=ART2019292, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/ART2019292