Multi-stakeholder analysis of needs, perceptions, and sociocultural influences on multipurpose prevention technologies (MPT) in India
Several stakeholders in this study expressed their need for new MPTs, but concerns regarding confidentiality, privacy, stigma and, adherence were identified. Besides efficacy, characteristics such as the size, packaging, formulation, and texture of MPTs, should be taken into account when designing the MPT products, also considering the needs of women, specially, female sex workers.
Authors
- Suhas Shewale
- Sampada Dipak Bangar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4295-9856)
- Nomita Chandhiok
- Mubashir Angolkar (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0272-3611)
- Seema Sahay
- Thilakavathi Subramanian
- Tumanlal Katendra
Institutions
- Indian Council of Medical Research (IN)
- National Institute of Epidemiology (IN)
- Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College (IN)
- KLE Academy of Higher Education and Research (IN)
- National AIDS Research Institute (IN)
- Academy of Scientific and Innovative Research (IN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-11-21
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-20613-7
- Primary Topic
- Sex work and related issues
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00
Funders
- Indian Council of Medical Research