Exploring the syndemic interaction between social, environmental and structural contexts of HIV infection in peri-mining areas in South Africa: a qualitative study
Chimoyi L, Ndini P, Oladimeji M, Seatlholo N, Mawokomatanda K, Charalambous S, Setswe G. Exploring the syndemic interaction between social, environmental and structural contexts of HIV infection in peri-mining areas in South Africa: a qualitative study. BMJ Open 2024, 14: e076198. PMID: 38521520, PMCID: PMC10961556, DOI: 10.1136/bmjopen-2023-076198.Peer-Reviewed Original ResearchConceptsFemale sex workersFocus group discussionsIn-depth interviewsInjection drug usersUptake of HIV prevention servicesHealthcare workersHIV prevention servicesHIV infectionHIV prevention programmesPre-exposure prophylaxisAssociated with HIV acquisitionAccessibility to alcoholSocio-behavioral factorsCommunity-based organisationsPreventive servicesHIV prevalencePrevention programmesAreas of South AfricaSyndemic factorsQualitative studyHIV transmissionHIV acquisitionInclusion criteriaFactors affecting peopleSex workers