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Brief Communication: Factors associated with willingness to use long-acting injectable Cabotegravir for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among female undergraduate students at a Ugandan university

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BACKGROUND: We assessed the willingness of female students at a Ugandan public university to use long-acting Cabotegravir (CAB-LA) for HIV prevention, given their high prevalence of HIV risk behaviours. METHODS: Using an online questionnaire, this cross-sectional study surveyed 346 female undergraduate students aged 18-25. Factors influencing their willingness were analysed with modified Poisson regression and robust standard errors. RESULTS: More than half, 56.7% (95% CI: 51.4 to 61.8), were willing to use CAB-LA. Willingness was significantly associated with being sexually active in the past 3 months, using alcohol in the past 6 months, or being in the 4th year of study compared to the 1st year. CONCLUSION: Educational initiatives on innovative HIV prevention strategies, such as CAB-LA, should be introduced early in university students' studies to increase awareness and acceptance.

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Atuhaire, B., Muteebwa, L., Nabunya, R., Muhindo, R., Ngabirano, T., Osingada, C., Muwanguzi, P. (2024). Brief Communication: Factors associated with willingness to use long-acting injectable Cabotegravir for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among female undergraduate students at a Ugandan university. https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-024-00686-5

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Bridget Atuhaire Laban Muteebwa Racheal Nabunya Richard Muhindo Tom Denis Ngabirano Charles Peter Osingada Patience A. Muwanguzi

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