Empowering women at risk: exploring the impact of accountability partners and whatsapp groups on PrEP utilization in Soweto, South Africa
The study highlights the crucial role of accountability partners and WhatsApp-based social groups in shaping PrEP utilization among high-risk populations. Findings underscore the potential for targeted public health strategies to enhance PrEP awareness, uptake, and continuation, contributing to the prevention of HIV spread in these communities.
Authors
- S. Moyo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0900-9274)
- Ndumiso Tshuma (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8689-9771)
- Takalani G. Tshitangano (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6517-4242)
- Mathildah Mpata Mokgatle (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5807-8212)
- Tshepo M. Ndhlovu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8926-8289)
- Daniel N. Elakpa (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8929-3353)
- Sehlule Moyo
- Clinton Moyo
Institutions
- University of the Witwatersrand (ZA)
- University of Johannesburg (ZA)
- Milpark Hospital (ZA)
- Sefako Makgatho Health Sciences University (ZA)
- University of Limpopo (ZA)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2025-08-19
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-025-23122-3
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00