Injectable PrEP more popular than pills among sexually active teens to prevent HIV

23 November 2020 - 06:00
By sipokazi fokazi AND Sipokazi Fokazi

Sexually active teenage girls wanting to protect themselves from HIV infection are more likely to opt for long-acting injectables or vaginal rings than pills as a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a new SA study suggests.

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