An open-label, randomized crossover study to evaluate the acceptability and preference for contraceptive options in female adolescents, 15 to 19 years of age in Cape Town, as a proxy for HIV prevention methods (UChoose).

CONCLUSIONS: Adherence to daily COC was difficult for adolescents in this cohort and the least favoured potential HIV prevention option. While some preferred vaginal ring use, these data suggest that long-acting injectables would be the preferred prevention method for adolescent girls and young women. This study highlights the need for additional options for HIV prevention in youth. PMID: 33034421 [PubMed - in process]

https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/33034421?dopt=Abstract

Source: Journal of the International AIDS Society - October 10, 2020 Category: Infectious Diseases Tags: J Int AIDS Soc Source Type: research