Aligning product development and user perspectives: social-behavioural dimensions of multipurpose prevention technologies

BJOG. 2014 Oct:121 Suppl 5:70-8. doi: 10.1111/1471-0528.12844.

Abstract

Multipurpose prevention technologies provide a compelling response to the multiple and reinforcing sexual and reproductive health risks faced by women globally. To ensure that this potential is realised, product-specific characteristics and their social-behavioural correlates must be considered early in the product development process. This paper provides an overview of the key user-related social and behavioural dimensions of three broad categories of multipurpose prevention technologies: 1) sustained release vaginal rings, 2) pericoital vaginal products, and 3) co-formulated or co-administered injectables. The authors build upon the broad parameters of Target Product Profiles for such products, aligning them with user perspective considerations.

Keywords: Acceptability; multipurpose prevention technologies; social-behavioural; user perspectives.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, Non-P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Contraceptive Devices
  • Female
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy, Unplanned*
  • Reproductive Health
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Social Determinants of Health
  • Women's Health