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Early Experiences with Usage of Long-acting Injectable Cabotegravir among Adults in Rural Ugandan and Kenyan Communities: Qualitative research from the SEARCH “Dynamic Choice HIV Prevention” intervention trials

26 February 2026

This article from Journal of the International AIDS Society describes the results of a qualitative study exploring experiences with injectable cabotegravir (CAB for PrEP) among adults participating in the SEARCH Dynamic Choice HIV Prevention (DCP) trial in rural Kenya and Uganda, which evaluated HIV prevention uptake through a structured, person-centred DCP model.

Topic(s): Community/Advocacy, Research, Service Delivery

Product(s): Cabotegravir, Injectable Prep

Population(s): Cisgender Men, Cisgender Women

Region(s): Sub-Saharan Africa

Format(s): Journal Article

Countries: Kenya, Uganda

Source(s): JIAS

Type: External Link

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