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IMPAACT Community and Science HIV Prevention

Explore the challenges of PrEP rollout in Botswana, focusing on educating young women and men. Learn about PrEP Demonstration Projects, community outreach, and the importance of collaboration with organizations serving youth. Acknowledge the efforts of ICAB, BHP CAB Members, and the IMPAACT network.

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IMPAACT Community and Science HIV Prevention

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  1. IMPAACT Community and Science HIV Prevention DICHABA SIANE ICAB Member

  2. FOCAL POPULATION YOUNG WOMEN • Young Women • Global 78 million people live with HIV. • Botswana 380 000 live with HIV • 22.8% of the general population.

  3. There are 210 000 Women aged 15- 24 years old making about 27.4% of the general population. • There are 160 000 men aged 15 -24 making about 18.4% of the general population. • Young women about 11.2% • Young men about 5.6%

  4. PrEP PrEP has not yet been rolled out in Botswana. However, it is commercially available for: • discordant couples • Key populations with a doctor’s prescription.

  5. PrEP Demonstration Projects • To assess acceptability and uptake of PrEP • Shows Women do not know a lot about PrEP BUT, • More enroll in PrEP demonstration THOUGH they do not stay • MSM have some knowledge about PrEP, BUT • They do not enroll in large numbers, HOWEVER, the few that enroll are willing to stay on PrEP

  6. MEANING… • Botswana is behind other countries such as • South Africa – PrEP roll out to every one • Kenya – Rolled it out a couple of years ago

  7. What needs to be done • Education on PrEP targeting everyone • Women • Significant others (partners, family) • There is need to work with organisations that serve young people especially young women for enrollment

  8. CAB Specific activities • Community Outreach activities • Young people 15 – 24 • Collaborating with those on PrEP to share their experiences • Town Hall meetings targeting • Community Leaders • Male organizations

  9. ACKNOWLEGEMENT • ICAB • Community Engagement Officer • BHP CAB Members • IMPAACT Network

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