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Hossein Moameri1,2, Parya Saberi3, Najaf Ahmadi Aghziarat4
1Student Research Committee, School of Public Health Kerman University of Medical Sciences Kerman Iran.
Background And Aims:
HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has a crucial role in HIV prevention globally. Our study aimed to explore the approaches to address and overcome barriers to PrEP implementation among key populations in Iran.
Methods:
In this multi-stage qualitative study, first, we employed in-depth interviews to identify possible barriers to PrEP implementation in Iran. Second, we conducted three focus group discussions with HIV experts to categorize barriers to PrEP implementation among key populations using the Causal layered analysis. Last, we collected HIV expert's opinions on possible solutions to overcome the barriers.
Results:
We found four layers of barriers (including potential solutions) in PrEP implementation: litany, systemic causes, and discourse/myth. In the litany layer, increasing HIV knowledge among key populations and healthcare providers was identified as a solution. In the systemic layer, cooperation and coordination among all societal organizations and providers were reported as a solution. In the discourse/myth layer, gaining the trust of the key populations, providing PrEP in private sectors, using telemedicine, and religious beliefs were identified as solutions.
Conclusion:
Our deep multi-step qualitative analysis showed that barriers to implementing PrEP in Iran are several, complex, and cross-cutting. Addressing them requires interventions among key populations at risk for HIV, such as PrEP users, health providers, and the community in general, to build a supportive environment for PrEP as one of the HIV prevention strategies in Iran.
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