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dc.contributor.author | Jaya, Ziningi Nobuhle![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Mapanga, Witness![]() |
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dc.contributor.author | Mashamba‑Thompson, Tivani Phosa![]() |
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dc.date.accessioned | 2024-11-13T05:34:34Z | |
dc.date.available | 2024-11-13T05:34:34Z | |
dc.date.issued | 2024-09 | |
dc.description.abstract | INTRODUCTION: Sexually transmitted infections (STIs) are a significant public health concern globally, particularly affecting young women. Early diagnosis and treatment are essential to reducing or stopping the continuous spread of infections and the development of associated complications. Syndromic management, which is commonly used for STIs, presents several barriers, particularly for young women. This protocol is for a study that aims to understand young women’s preferences for a self-sampling intervention for STI diagnosis by using a discrete choice experiment (DCE). The DCE will be conducted among young women residing in underserved urban communities in eThekwini Metropolitan Municipality in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. METHODS AND ANALYSIS: The following attributes of a self sampling intervention were identified through a Nominal Group Technique: accessibility, education, confidentiality, self-sampling method, youth-friendliness and cost. A pilot study involving 20 participants was conducted to refine the DCE questionnaire. A total of 196 young women from underserved communities will be recruited. The participants will be sampled from communities, stratified by settlement type and socioeconomic status. Data will be analysed using the multinomial logit model and mixed logit model to assess preferences and heterogeneity. ETHICS AND DISSEMINATION: The study was approved by the Faculty of Health Sciences Research Ethics Committee of the University of Pretoria. The study findings have the potential to inform policies for STI treatment and management to align healthcare services with user preferences. This can improve STI healthcare access for young women in underserved communities. Ethical approval was obtained, and results will be disseminated through peer-reviewed journals and health conferences. | en_US |
dc.description.department | School of Health Systems and Public Health (SHSPH) | en_US |
dc.description.sdg | SDG-03:Good heatlh and well-being | en_US |
dc.description.uri | https://bmjopen.bmj.com/ | en_US |
dc.identifier.citation | Jaya, Z.N., Mapanga, W. & Mashamba-Thompson, T.P. Understanding the preferences of young women in self-sampling interventions for sexually transmitted infection diagnosis: a discrete choice experimental protocol. BMJ Open 2024;14:e082981. doi:10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082981. | en_US |
dc.identifier.issn | 2044-6055 (online) | |
dc.identifier.other | 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-082981 | |
dc.identifier.uri | http://hdl.handle.net/2263/99031 | |
dc.language.iso | en | en_US |
dc.publisher | BMJ Publishing Group | en_US |
dc.rights | © Author(s) (or their employer(s)) 2024. Re-use permitted under CC BY-NC. No commercial re-use. See rights and permissions. Published by BMJ. | en_US |
dc.subject | Self-sampling intervention | en_US |
dc.subject | Young women | en_US |
dc.subject | Underserved communities | en_US |
dc.subject | Sexually transmitted infection (STI) | en_US |
dc.subject | SDG-03: Good health and well-being | en_US |
dc.subject | Discrete choice experiment (DCE) | en_US |
dc.title | Understanding the preferences of young women in self-sampling interventions for sexually transmitted infection diagnosis : a discrete choice experimental protocol | en_US |
dc.type | Article | en_US |