Great news at the #saaids2019 conference in Durban! The #ECHO trial shows #NoLink between contraceptive method and HIV who.int/reproductivehe….
The #ECHO trial was needed due to concerns from observational studies that progestogen-only injectable contraception (e.g., DMPA) could be linked to HIV acquisition in women. This concern has at long last been put to rest: health-e.org.za/2019/06/13/saa…
There are now #NoExcuses -- we must accelerate efforts to integrate #SRH/HIV responses and support women to make the choice of contraception that is best for their circumstances
We should also be spurred to action by the high rate of background HIV incidence in all three arms of the trial. 397 new #HIV infections occurred during the #ECHO trial @UNAIDS_ZAF @HIVpxresearch
WHO's @rbaggaley “Women deserve better access to HIV testing & prevention in FP settings. Women already have contact with healthcare workers, it’s an ideal opportunity not only to receive contraception choices but also to be offered HIV testing & a range of prevention"
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