Abstract: Human Immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS) is a global pandemic afflicting individuals, households and economies across the globe. Data abounds to the realization that HIV/AIDS discordant couples administer Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to mitigate further exposure and infection risk. Studies have been done on Knowledge, as a key aspect in PrEP management among discordant couples. In Kitui West Sub County however, there is paucity of studies on knowledge on PrEP among discordant couples. The specific objective of this study was to examine awareness levels of serodiscordant couples towards the use of PrEP in HIV/AIDS prevention and transmission. The study was guided by Health Belief Model theory which explains and predicts health related behaviors in regard to the uptake of health services or intervention strategies. It was a qualitative.........
Keys Words: Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, Discordant Couples, Human Immune-deficiency Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, serodiscordant couples, Health Belief Model, Antiretroviral Therapy, Seroconversion, Tenofovir, Emtricitabine
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