"We are not the same": African women's view of multipurpose prevention products in the TRIO clinical study

International Journal of Women's Health
Mary Kate Shapley-QuinnAriane van der Straten

Abstract

Unintended pregnancy and HIV infection present dual risks for young women in sub-Saharan Africa. New multipurpose prevention technologies (MPTs) are in development to simultaneously prevent unintended pregnancy and HIV, but there is a need for end-user research to ensure these products suit women's needs. The Tablet, Rings and Injectables as Options (TRIO) for women study took place in Kisumu, Kenya, and Soshanguve, South Africa, with the goal of eliciting young women's feedback on three potential MPTs. Women in TRIO used three placebo products that represented potential MPTs: daily oral tablets, monthly vaginal rings, and monthly dual injections in a randomized crossover design followed by a period in which they chose a product to use. Eighty-eight TRIO participants completed in-depth interviews and focus group discussions to understand their experiences using each product. Qualitative analyses were conducted after stratifying by product preference at the end of the crossover period. The majority (65%) of participants preferred injections, with the remainder evenly split between tablets and rings. Discussions of preference for one product were closely linked with expressed dislike of another product's attributes. Participants ...Continue Reading

Citations

Nov 26, 2019·Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes : JAIDS·Alexandra M MinnisAriane van der Straten
Apr 26, 2019·Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care·Alexandra LutnickAriane van der Straten
May 20, 2021·AIDS and Behavior·Margaret W GichaneUNKNOWN MTN-025/HOPE Study Team
Mar 14, 2021·AIDS and Behavior·Ashley J MayoUNKNOWN MTN-020/ASPIRE study team
Jun 30, 2021·Advanced Drug Delivery Reviews·Sai Archana KroviAriane van der Straten
Dec 16, 2021·Current HIV/AIDS Reports·Neeraja BhavarajuKristine Torjesen
Jul 6, 2021·Sexual and Reproductive Health Matters·Alexandra M MinnisUNKNOWN TRIO Study Team

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