Understanding barriers and facilitators to doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis adherence among young women in western kenya: a qualitative study

Understanding barriers and facilitators to doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis adherence among young women in western kenya: a qualitative study

Abstract Sexually transmitted infection (STI) rates are high globally, particularly in regions like sub-Saharan Africa, where there is also a disproportionate burden of HIV. Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) is a novel strategy intended to prevent bacterial STIs following potential exp...

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Main Authors: Benn Kwach, Zachary Kwena, Lauren R. Violette, Bernard Rono, Josephine B. Odoyo, Kevin Oware, Elizabeth A. Bukusi, Jared M. Baeten, Lucy Mkandawire-Valhmu, Jenell Stewart, dPEP Kenya Study Team
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2025-07-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
Adherence
Barriers
Facilitators
DoxyPEP
STIs
HIV
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-025-11209-6
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