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Of those who knew about PrEP, 31% had ever been offered PrEP (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u2009100; 15% of HIV-negative PPYW), and 62% of those who were offered PrEP had ever taken PrEP (<jats:italic>n<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u200962; 10% of HIV-negative PPYW). Compared to PPYW who have not had a HIV test in the last few years, PPYW who had accessed HIV testing were more likely to be aware of PrEP (aOR\u2009=\u20092.39, 95% CI:1.44\u20133.97, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.001), have been offered PrEP (aOR\u2009=\u20092.96, 95% CI:1.16\u20137.55, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.023), and taken PrEP (aOR\u2009=\u20094.57, 95% CI:1.09\u201319.16, <jats:italic>p<\/jats:italic>\u2009=\u20090.038).<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title><jats:p>This study highlights missed opportunities in PrEP delivery and offers recommendations to enhance PrEP awareness and uptake among PPYW. 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