Y-FIT Ghana: A Study Protocol for a Youth-Led Participatory Approach to Promote Youth-Friendly HIV Self-Testing, Oral and Long-Acting Injectable Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Uptake in Ghana

2026-03-02 hiv aids Title + abstract only

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IntroductionDespite progress in HIV prevention, adolescents and young adults in sub-Saharan Africa remain disproportionately affected by HIV. In Ghana, youth aged 15-24 years face persistent barriers to accessing HIV prevention services, including stigma, limited awareness of prevention options, and insufficient availability of youth-friendly services. Emerging and existing prevention approaches, including HIV self-testing, oral, and long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis offer importan...