PrEP Stigma (AOB) Study
Title:
Understanding and measuring the impact of stigma on PrEP adherence among
adolescent girls and young women in Kenya: identifying targets for future
interventions
*AOB is the Luo acronym for Akwede ok Bwoga (Stigma does not worry me)
Purpose:
To lay the groundwork to develop a stigma reduction intervention by developing a validated PrEP stigma measurement scale, quantitatively measuring PrEP stigma prevalence, and testing the association between stigma and PrEP adherence
Objectives:
- Develop a scaled instrument to measure multiple forms and sources of PrEP stigma among AGYW who use PrEP and identify candidate intervention approaches
- Validate a scaled instrument to measure multiple forms and sources of PrEP stigma among AGYW who use PrEP
- Assess the relationship between stigma and PrEP adherence
Design:
Mixed methods study including focus group discussions, cognitive interviews, scale pilot testing, and validation, and a quantitative survey with longitudinal follow-up and biological adherence measurements
Population:
Adolescent Girls and Young Women (AGYW) aged 15-24 years; peers, partners, and family members of AGYW; and healthcare workers who provide PrEP and other HIV prevention services to AGYW
Coverage:
Bondo sub-county, Siaya County
Duration:
2 years
Funding:
Sponsor:
RTI International, USA
IRB Approval:
Maseno University Ethics Review Committee (MUERC) – 814/20
Updates:
Data collection is completed
Current Activities:
Analysis of study findings