Multipurpose Prevention Technologies: Call for Innovative Strategies to Address Critical Priorities and Gaps

Download or read book Multipurpose Prevention Technologies: Call for Innovative Strategies to Address Critical Priorities and Gaps written by Bethany Young Holt and published by Frontiers Media SA. This book was released on 2024-05-31 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The HIV/sexually transmitted infection (STI) syndemics and the unmet need for modern contraceptive methods continue to pose significant health risks for women and other people worldwide. As awareness of the need to address these interlinked risks has increased, the need for new technologies that combine protection against unintended pregnancy, HIV and other STIs is a growing research priority. Multipurpose Prevention Technologies (MPTs) are products that simultaneously prevent HIV, other STIs, and/or unintended pregnancy. They have power to revolutionize women's health by providing prevention for multiple indications.