Community perspectives on barriers and challenges to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis access by men who have sex with men and female sex workers access in Nigeria

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dc.contributor.authorG. Emmanuel
dc.contributor.authorM. Folayan
dc.contributor.authorG. Undelikwe
dc.contributor.authorB. Ochonye
dc.contributor.authorT. Jayeoba
dc.contributor.authorA. Yusuf
dc.contributor.authorB. Aiwonodagbon
dc.contributor.authorC. Bilali
dc.contributor.authorP. Umoh
dc.contributor.authorK. Ojemeiri
dc.contributor.authorA. Kalaiwo
dc.date.accessioned2023-09-26T16:41:10Z
dc.date.available2023-09-26T16:41:10Z
dc.date.issued2020
dc.description10p.
dc.description.abstract<jats:title>Abstract</jats:title><jats:sec> <jats:title>Background</jats:title> <jats:p>Men who have sex with men (MSM), female sex workers (FSW) have critical needs for effective HIV prevention tools. This study identified perspectives of MSM, FSW and policy makers on the needs for, barriers to, and challenges with pre-exposure HIV prophylaxis (PrEP); and the logistics required to support roll-out of PrEP for MSM and FSW in Nigeria.</jats:p> </jats:sec><jats:sec> <jats:title>Methods</jats:title> <jats:p>Qualitative and quantitative data were collected through a cross-sectional study. The quantitative data were collected through an online survey administered to 519 MSM, FSW and transgender respondents. The qualitative data were collected through 22 focus group discussions with 140 MSM and 80 FSW, and a two-day consultative workshop with 65 participants. Two open-ended questions in the online survey were also a source of qualitative data. Results of the quantitative data were reported descriptively; the qualitative data were inductively examined with a content analytic approach to construct descriptive categories. The findings from the quantitative and qualitative responses were triangulated.</jats:p> </jats:sec><jats:sec> <jats:title>Results</jats:title> <jats:p>Four hundred and ninety-four (95.2%) online respondents had heard about PrEP through community dialogue (71.3%), and 439 (84.6%) supported its use by MSM and FSW. Fewer than half of the respondents were aware of the clinical care required for PrEP, and misconceptions about PrEP were common. Stated barriers to PrEP uptake were stigma, cost, frequency of HIV counseling and treatment services required, and possible drug-drug interactions. Concerns included possible condom migration, increased risk for sexually transmitted infections and pregnancy for FSW, and poor adherence to medication and hospital schedules. Participants felt that trained peer educators and HIV-test counselors could provide information and refer clients to clinics that provide PrEP. PrEP can be provided through peer-led facilities for MSM and FSW, though its access should be expanded to all persons who are at substantial risk for HIV to prevent negative labeling of PrEP. Public awareness about the use of antiretrovirals for HIV prevention is needed to prevent labeling of PrEP users as being HIV positive.</jats:p> </jats:sec><jats:sec> <jats:title>Conclusion</jats:title> <jats:p>Although MSM and FSW are interested in the use of PrEP, numerous individual and structural barriers need to be addressed to facilitate access to it in Nigeria.</jats:p> </jats:sec>
dc.identifier.citationEmmanuel, G., Folayan, M., Undelikwe, G., Ochonye, B., Jayeoba, T., Yusuf, A., ... & Kalaiwo, A. (2020). Community perspectives on barriers and challenges to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis access by men who have sex with men and female sex workers access in Nigeria. BMC public health, 20(1), 1-10.
dc.identifier.doi10.1186/s12889-020-8195-x
dc.identifier.issn1471-2458
dc.identifier.other10.1186/s12889-020-8195-x
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.oauife.edu.ng/handle/123456789/6355
dc.language.isoen
dc.publisherBMC Public Health
dc.relation.ispartofBMC Public Health
dc.titleCommunity perspectives on barriers and challenges to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis access by men who have sex with men and female sex workers access in Nigeria
dc.typejournal-article
oaire.citation.issue1
oaire.citation.volume20
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