article · Frontiers in Medicine

Perceived benefits and barriers to the use of long-acting injectable antiretroviral treatment among adolescents and young people living with HIV in Western Kenya: qualitative findings from the KuwaFree! LiveFree! Study

Shukri A. Hassan
Edith Apondi
Salim Bakari
Mark Omollo
Anjellah Jumah
Whitney Biegon
Caitlin Bernard
Edwin Were
Eunice Kaguiri
Dennis Munyoro
Mehar Maju
Valerie Obare
Rena C. Patel

2025Open accessMoi University

Abstract

The perceived benefits of LA ART for AYPLHIV, centering on individual and interpersonal levels of positive impacts, appear in tension with the anticipated barriers for health systems readiness in Kenya. While the prospect of offering LA ART is overwhelming positive, country programs will have to invest in health systems readiness before rolling out LA ART.

Research topics

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
Global Maternal and Child Health
HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

Sustainable Development Goals

Good Health and Well-being

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DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2025.1518719

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