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SUBMITTER: Zimba C
PROVIDER: S-EPMC6777778 | biostudies-other | 2019
REPOSITORIES: biostudies-other
Zimba Chifundo C Maman Suzanne S Rosenberg Nora E NE Mutale Wilbroad W Mweemba Oliver O Dunda Wezzie W Phanga Twambilile T Chibwe Kasapo F KF Matenga Tulani T Freeborn Kellie K Schrubbe Leah L Vwalika Bellington B Chi Benjamin H BH
PloS one 20191004 10
High HIV incidence rates have been observed among pregnant and breastfeeding women in sub-Saharan Africa. Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can effectively reduce HIV acquisition in women during these periods; however, understanding of its acceptability and feasibility in antenatal and postpartum populations remains limited. To address this gap, we conducted in-depth interviews with 90 study participants in Malawi and Zambia: 39 HIV-negative pregnant/breastfeeding women, 14 male partners, 19 ...[more]