Publications by authors named "Florence Biira"
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- * Conducted between March and September 2021, the pilot study involved 30 young women aged 18-24 with low adherence to PrEP, offering them peer-delivered support along with regular clinic visits to evaluate feasibility and acceptability.
- * Results indicated high acceptance and completion rates of peer visits, with significant improvements in PrEP adherence; qualitative analysis uncovered positive peer experiences, motivating factors from peer support, and various barriers
Background: Involvement of adolescent girls in biomedical HIV research is essential to better understand efficacy and safety of new prevention interventions in this key population at high risk of HIV infection. However, there are many ethical issues to consider prior to engaging them in pivotal biomedical research. In Uganda, 16-17-year-old adolescents can access sexual and reproductive health services including for HIV or other sexually transmitted infections, contraception, and antenatal care without parental consent.
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