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Perspectives from Young South African and Zimbabwean Women on Attributes of Four (Placebo) Vaginal Microbicide Delivery Forms
- Source :
- AIDS and Behavior
- Publication Year :
- 2019
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Abstract
- Introduction Incorporating end-user input into the design of new vaginal microbicides for women is key to optimizing their uptake, consistent use, and, ultimately, success in combatting the heterosexual HIV epidemic. Methods The Quatro Study assessed four placebo forms of vaginally inserted HIV-microbicides among young microbicidenaïve African women: on-demand film, insert and gel, and monthly ring. Participants randomly used each product for 1 month and provided product satisfaction ratings (1–5 scale), and opinions on product attributes and potential alternative designs. Qualitative data were collected through focus group discussions at study exit. Multivariable associations between attribute opinions and overall product rating were examined using Poisson regression models with robust standard errors to assess the attributes most influential to satisfaction. Results Overall opinions of products and their individual attributes were generally positive; all products were rated either 4 or a 5 by ≥ 50% of participants. Attributes related to ease of use and interference with normal activities were the most salient predictors of satisfaction. Preferences for duration of use tended toward relatively shorter use periods for the ring (i.e., 1–3 months vs. 12 months) and for coitally independent dosing for the on-demand products. Conclusions How well a product fit in with participants’ lifestyles was important to their overall satisfaction. For on-demand products, greater flexibility around timing of use was desired, to avoid coital dependency of the dosing.
- Subjects :
- Adult
Social Psychology
HIV prevention
Sexually Transmitted Diseases
Black People
Qualitative property
HIV Infections
End-user research
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Young Adult
Acceptability
Anti-Infective Agents
Contraceptive Agents
Humans
Poisson regression
Product (category theory)
African women
Qualitative Research
Original Paper
Cross-Over Studies
Vaginal microbicide
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Coitus
Product attributes
Focus Groups
Patient Acceptance of Health Care
Focus group
Microbicides
Microbicides for sexually transmitted diseases
Health psychology
Administration, Intravaginal
Infectious Diseases
Contraception
Scale (social sciences)
Africa
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Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
Female
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Psychology
Demography
Subjects
Details
- ISSN :
- 15733254
- Volume :
- 24
- Issue :
- 2
- Database :
- OpenAIRE
- Journal :
- AIDS and behavior
- Accession number :
- edsair.doi.dedup.....08332b2fbe73af0b6057eb6d676aff94