Packing polymorphism of dapivirine and its impact on the performance of a dapivirine-releasing silicone elastomer vaginal ring [PDF]
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McCoy, Clare F. +6 more
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User and healthcare provider early experiences with the PrEP ring: a quantitative study on the introduction of a new PrEP method in Eswatini [PDF]
Introduction Eswatini prepared for the national rollout of HIV pre‐exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) choice through a mixed‐method demonstration study introducing the PrEP dapivirine vaginal ring in 12 Ministry of Health‐supported sites. The Eswatini PrEP Ring
Anita Hettema +8 more
doaj +3 more sources
Acceptability of the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring in Postmenopausal US Women
For women in the United States who remain sexually active beyond child-bearing years, susceptibility to HIV infection remains, yet condom use is low. We assessed acceptability of the dapivirine vaginal ring (ring) among 96 postmenopausal US women enrolled in a placebo-controlled multisite phase II trial of the ring, using questionnaires and in-depth ...
Mary Kate Shapley-Quinn +9 more
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Safety and Efficacy of a Dapivirine Vaginal Ring for HIV Prevention in Women [PDF]
The incidence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection remains high among women in sub-Saharan Africa. We evaluated the safety and efficacy of extended use of a vaginal ring containing dapivirine for the prevention of HIV infection in 1959 healthy, sexually active women, 18 to 45 years of age, from seven communities in South Africa and Uganda.In
Annalene, Nel +32 more
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A dapivirine-releasing silicone elastomer vaginal ring for reducing women's risk of HIV acquisition has recently been approved. A next-generation multipurpose vaginal ring releasing dapivirine and levonorgestrel is currently in development, offering ...
Yahya H. Dallal Bashi +13 more
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Pharmacokinetics of Dapivirine Transfer into Blood Plasma, Breast Milk, and Cervicovaginal Fluid of Lactating Women Using the Dapivirine Vaginal Ring [PDF]
Breastfeeding (BF) women are an important population for biomedical HIV prevention strategies, but they are rarely included in trials. The 25-mg dapivirine vaginal ring (VR) reduced women’s risk of sexually transmitted HIV infection in two phase 3 trials conducted in Africa.
Lisa M. Noguchi +12 more
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Use of a Vaginal Ring Containing Dapivirine for HIV-1 Prevention in Women [PDF]
Antiretroviral medications that are used as prophylaxis can prevent acquisition of human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) infection. However, in clinical trials among African women, the incidence of HIV-1 infection was not reduced, probably because of low adherence. Longer-acting methods of drug delivery, such as vaginal rings, may simplify use of
Baeten, Jared M +51 more
openaire +7 more sources
Matrix and reservoir-type multipurpose vaginal rings for controlled release of dapivirine and levonorgestrel [PDF]
A matrix-type silicone elastomer vaginal ring providing 28-day continuous release of dapivirine (DPV) - a lead candidate human immunodeficiency virus type 1 (HIV-1) microbicide compound - has recently demonstrated moderate levels of protection in two ...
Blanda, Wendy +10 more
core +7 more sources
Oral pre-exposure prophylaxis implementation in South Africa: a case study of USAID-supported programs [PDF]
Since the introduction of oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 2016, countries have successfully scaled-up PrEP to populations at risk of HIV acquisition, including key populations, serodiscordant couples and pregnant women.
Jerome Wendoh Milimu +10 more
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Values and preferences of female sex workers in Zimbabwe for long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis and the dapivirine vaginal ring: results of a mixed-methods research study [PDF]
Introduction Female sex workers (FSWs) in sub-Saharan Africa are at high risk of HIV acquisition. Here we explore the values and preferences of Zimbabwean FSW for long-acting pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).Methods We employed mixed methods; focus group ...
Frances M Cowan +7 more
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