"Set it and forget it": women's perceptions and opinions of long-acting topical vaginal gels.
Women's initial understandings and anticipated acceptability of long-acting vaginal gels as potential anti-HIV microbicides was investigated by exploring the perceptibility variables associated with prototype formulations. Four focus groups with 29 women, aged 18-45, were conducted to consider gel prototypes with varied physicochemical and rheological properties. Participants responded favorably to the concept of long-acting vaginal gels as microbicides. Distinctions in understandings and stated needs regarding product dosing, characteristics, and effectiveness offer valuable insights into product design. Long-acting vaginal gels capable of protecting against HIV/STIs will be a viable option among potential users, with dosing frequency being an important factor in willingness to use.
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- Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
- Time Factors
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Qualitative Research
- Public Health
- Perception
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
- Interviews as Topic
- Humans
- HIV Infections
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Published In
DOI
EISSN
ISSN
Publication Date
Volume
Issue
Start / End Page
Related Subject Headings
- Vaginal Creams, Foams, and Jellies
- Time Factors
- Sexually Transmitted Diseases
- Qualitative Research
- Public Health
- Perception
- Patient Acceptance of Health Care
- Interviews as Topic
- Humans
- HIV Infections