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- Title
Motivating factors associated with oral pre-exposure prophylaxis use among female sex workers in South Africa.
- Authors
Makhakhe, Nosipho Faith; MeyerWeitz, Anna; Sliep, Yvonne
- Abstract
To explore the motivating factors that encourage female sex workers to take oral PrEP, despite the challenges that come with adherence. The 39 participants in this study consisted of female sex workers, peer educators, a counselor, and a researcher. Participants took PrEP as an expression of self-love. Some participants described PrEP as empowering because they could independently prevent HIV. They were also motivated by parenting, hope and future aspirations. It is important for future PrEP interventions to incorporate behavioral strategies that appeal to the user's personal and deeper motivations for living.
- Publication
Journal of health psychology, 2022, Vol 27, Issue 12, p2820
- ISSN
1461-7277
- Publication type
Journal Article
- DOI
10.1177/13591053211072674