The Gauteng Department of Health (GDoH) commissioned research to investigate factors affecting adherence to post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) in the aftermath of rape. This report, the outcome of that research, structured as three sections looks to 1. outline both the methodology used to gather data as well as the key assumptions informing design of the interview schedules, 2. describe the seven government facilities the organization visited and presents the findings from interviews with health workers at each site, and lastly makes recommendations aimed at assisting GDoH to increase the effectiveness of the PEP programme.
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