Microbicide/PrEP Acceptability Among Mothers and Male Partners in Africa

"No actual intervention is planned. A single focus group discussion (FGD) with community members in the same group assignment will be conducted to assess study outcome measures. In particular, the FGDs will focus on:~* Perceptions of taboos and acceptable and/or typical practices during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding~* Perceptions of HIV risk during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* Perceived role of male partners during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* Main challenge(s) perceived with VR and oral PrEP use during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* Main factor(s) perceived to facilitate VR and oral PrEP use during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* Willingness to join a VR and/or oral PrEP study during pregnancy and breastfeeding"

"No actual intervention is planned. A single in-depth interview (IDI) will be conducted to assess study outcome measures, focusing on the following topics:~* Perceptions of taboos and acceptable and/or typical practices during pregnancy, childbirth and breastfeeding~* Perceptions of HIV risk during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* Perceived role of male partners during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* Main challenge(s) perceived with VR and oral PrEP use during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* Main factor(s) perceived to facilitate VR and oral PrEP use during pregnancy and breastfeeding~* How others in their professional and social networks and communities would view the VR and/or oral PrEP use by pregnant and breastfeeding women"