An evaluation of intravaginal rings as a potential HIV prevention device in urban Kenya: behaviors and attitudes that might influence uptake within a high-risk population

• Published in: Journal of women's health (Larchmont, N.Y. 2002) Vol. 17; no. 6; p. 1025
• Main Authors: Smith, Donna Jo, Wakasiaka, Sabina, Hoang, Tina Dan My, Bwayo, Job Joab, Del Rio, Carlos, Priddy, Frances H
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: United States 01.07.2008
• Subjects: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - prevention & control; Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome - transmission; Adult; Anti-HIV Agents - therapeutic use; Contraceptive Devices, Female; Cultural Characteristics; Female; Focus Groups; Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; HIV Infections - prevention & control; HIV Infections - transmission; Humans; Kenya - epidemiology; Male; Middle Aged; Qualitative Research; Risk Factors; Risk Reduction Behavior; Sex Work; Sexual Partners; Unsafe Sex - prevention & control; Urban Population

We sought to assess the potential acceptability of intravaginal rings (IVRs) as an HIV prevention method among at-risk women and men. We conducted a qualitative assessment of initial attitudes toward IVRs, current HIV prevention methods, and common behavioral practices among female sex workers (FSWs...