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"Taking PrEP every day for me is a challenge" : Barriers, and facilitators to accessing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services among young people in Gauteng, South Africa

2026-01-16 hiv aids Title + abstract only
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BackgroundPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention strategy, yet uptake remains suboptimal and ensuring access to PrEP services among young people is critical. We explored the barriers and facilitators associated with accessing PrEP among young people MethodsFocus group discussions (FGDs) were conducted in April and May 2023 in the City of Johannesburg district in South Africa. Participants were adult males and females (ages 18-35) self-reporting as HIV negative with or wi...

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