TABLE 2.
Characteristics of the Clients Who Declined to Start PrEP and Those Who Missed Appointments
| Clients Who Declined PrEP | Clients Who Interrupted PrEP | |
|---|---|---|
| No. (%) (n=1,334) | No. (%) (n=1,266) | |
| Age group, years | ||
| 15–24 | 617 (46.3) | 172 (13.6) |
| 25–34 | 469 (35.2) | 379 (29.9) |
| 35–44 | 184 (13.7) | 301 (23.8) |
| 45+ | 64 (4.8) | 414 (32.8) |
| How likely is it that you could get HIV because you are not using PrEP? | ||
| Not likely at all | 254 (19.0) | 263 (20.8) |
| Unlikely | 324 (24.3) | 214 (16.9) |
| Likely | 390 (29.2) | 332 (26.2) |
| Extremely likely | 139 (10.4) | 295 (23.3) |
| Undecided/don’t know | 227 (17) | 162 (12.8) |
| How likely is it that your partner will suggest to you to use PrEP during the time of engaging in risky sexual behavior? | ||
| Not likely at all | 532 (39.9) | 516 (40.8) |
| Unlikely | 313 (23.5) | 282 (22.3) |
| Likely | 161 (12.1) | 229 (18.1) |
| Extremely likely | 64 (4.8) | 71 (5.6) |
| Undecided/don’t know | 264 (19.7) | 168 (13.2) |
Abbreviation: PrEP, pre-exposure prophylaxis.