Engaging Male Partners in Women's Microbicide Use: Evidence and Recommendations
Vaginal microbicides are considered a groundbreaking HIV prevention tool because women can initiate their use, but male partners have played an important role in product acceptability and adherence to study regimens in clinical trials. This document synthesizes the evidence on men’s roles in women’s use of microbicides in clinical trials and makes recommendations for engaging male partners in future microbicide research and product introduction.
Length:
37 pages
Year:
2014
Organization:
FHI 360
Languages:
English
Author(s):
Dayton R, Lanham M, Wilcher R