Publications by authors named "Destry Jensen"
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- There's increasing awareness of obstetric violence in healthcare settings globally, particularly affecting women living with HIV in South Africa, where incidences of such violence may be influenced by their HIV status.* -
- Data was gathered from 26 interviews with HIV-positive women shortly after childbirth, focusing on their labor experiences, adherence to treatment, and broader social contexts, analyzed through thematic methods.* -
- Women reported various factors impacting their birthing experiences, including resource shortages and negative healthcare interactions, with many feeling empowered despite experiencing obstetric violence, leading to shifts in family planning and attitudes towards healthcare facilities.*
Rates of HIV acquisition remain high among adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) in sub-Saharan Africa. We explored South African, Ugandan, and Zimbabwean AGYW's experiences in a crossover trial of two HIV prevention products: Daily oral pre-exposure prophylaxis pills and a monthly dapivirine vaginal ring. A subset of participants (n = 25) across all sites completed up to three serial in-depth interviews (SIDIs).
View Article and Find Full Text PDFBackground: While Option B + has made great strides in eliminating vertical transmission of HIV and improving access to lifelong antiretroviral therapy (ART) for women, the postpartum period remains a risk period for disengagement from HIV care and non-adherence.
Methods: Longitudinal qualitative data was collected from 30 women living with HIV in Cape Town, South Africa from pregnancy through 1 year postpartum to examine key barriers and facilitators to HIV treatment adherence across this transition. Participants were also asked about their preferences for behavioral intervention content, format, and scope.