Influences on visit retention in clinical trials: Insights from qualitative research during the VOICE trial in Johannesburg, South Africa

作者: Busisiwe Magazi , Jonathan Stadler , Sinead Delany-Moretlwe , Elizabeth Montgomery , Florence Mathebula

DOI: 10.1186/1472-6874-14-88

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摘要: Background Although significant progress has been made in clinical trials of women-controlled methods HIV prevention such as microbicides and Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), low adherence to experimental study products remains a major obstacle being able establish their efficacy preventing infection. One factor that influences is the ability trial participants attend regular clinic visits at which are dispensed, counseling administered, participant safety monitored. We conducted qualitative social contextual factors influenced VOICE (MTN-003) Johannesburg, South Africa, focusing on participation general, particular.

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