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Towards a Better Understanding of HIV Prevention Stigma, Religion and Health in Zimbabwe pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) but adherence and continuation remains a big challenge. Other options on the horizon include the dapivirine vaginal ring and injectable cabotegravir. The chapter examines the role of religion and stigma in the uptake of PrEP in Zimbabwe. It argues that uptake and adh

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of the world.Highlights and critically examines the social c.This book is a collection of essays from across Africa which highlight the roles of beliefs and traditions in health behaviour. Chapters address mental health, risk perception, stigma, reproductive health, religion and health. The book als