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ArticleAIDS research and therapy2025

Willingness to use long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis among key populations at a large HIV prevention clinic in Kampala, Uganda: a cross-sectional study.

Jonathan Derrick Lukubuya, Elizabeth B Katana, Micheal Baguma, Andrew Kaguta, Winnie Nambatya, Peter Kyambadde, Timothy R Muwonge, Andrew Mujugira, Eva Agnes Laker Odongpiny

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Jonathan Derrick LukubuyaSchool of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda. lukubuyaderrick@gmail.com.
Elizabeth B KatanaUganda National Institute of Public Health, Ministry of Health, Kampala, Uganda.
Micheal BagumaSchool of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Andrew KagutaSchool of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Winnie NambatyaSchool of Pharmacy, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Peter KyambaddeMost At Risk Populations Initiative (MARPI), Mulago National Referral Hospital, Kampala, Uganda.
Timothy R MuwongeThe Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Andrew MujugiraThe Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.
Eva Agnes Laker OdongpinyThe Infectious Diseases Institute, College of Health Sciences, Makerere University, Kampala, Uganda.

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NPGH LEADERs YR12: OBSSR (Greenberg, Ngwafong Mukere) & NIBIB (Lee)D43TW009345 · FIC · UNIVERSITY OF WASHINGTON · PI Dibyadyuti Datta, Chandy C. John · 2017 to 2026
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Abstract

backgroundLong-acting injectable (LAI)-PrEP provides better protection against HIV compared to oral PrEP, which requires taking a daily pill. Our study aimed to assess knowledge about oral and LAI-PrEP and identify factors associated with willingness to use LAI-PrEP among key populations (KPs) in Uganda.

methodsWe conducted a cross-sectional study at the Most at Risk Populations Initiative (MARPI) clinic between November and December 2021. Participants were recruited through convenience sampling and interviewed using a structured questionnaire by trained interviewers. Participants were categorised into three groups based on their oral PrEP use: those who had not yet initiated PrEP, those who had discontinued oral PrEP, and those currently on oral PrEP. Modified Poisson regression analysis was performed to determine factors associated with the participants' willingness to use LAI-PrEP. Data was analysed using STATA 14 software.

resultsOf the 234 participants, 135 (57.7%) were female, 82.5% knew about LAI-PrEP, and 65.8% were willing to use it. The mean age was 28.7 years (standard deviation [SD] 5.8). Willingness to use LAI-PrEP was less likely among divorced, widowed, or separated individuals than singles (i.e., people with no prior marital experience and neither in a romantic relationship) (adjusted prevalence ratio [aPR] 0.65, 95% CI: 0.43-0.98). Relative to current oral PrEP users, willingness to use LAI-PrEP was similar among those who discontinued oral PrEP (aPR 1.39, 95% CI: 0.92-2.11) and those who had not yet initiated PrEP but were at risk for HIV (aPR 1.26, 95% CI: 0.83-1.89).

conclusionsThis cross-sectional analysis of diverse members of KPs in Uganda revealed that the willingness to use LAI-PrEP was lower among individuals who were divorced, separated, or widowed compared to those who were single. Future studies should investigate effective methods for promoting the uptake of long-acting PrEP formulations among populations at high risk of HIV acquisition.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsPatient Acceptance of Health CarePre-Exposure ProphylaxisAdministration, OralAdolescentAdultCross-Sectional StudiesDelayed-Action PreparationsFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInjectionsMaleMiddle AgedSurveys and QuestionnairesAnti-HIV AgentsDelayed-Action PreparationsFemale sex workersHIVKey populationsLong-acting injectable preexposure prophylaxis (LAI-PrEP)Men who have sex with menPeople who inject drugsTruck drivers

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