scholarly journals The PrEP Up Pharmacies Study: Protocol for integrating and disseminating pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) screening and dispensing in community pharmacies for Black men who have sex with men in Atlanta, Georgia (Preprint)

10.2196/35590 ◽  
2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Natalie D. Crawford ◽  
Kristin R.V. Harrington ◽  
Daniel Alohan ◽  
Patrick S. Sullivan ◽  
David P. Holland ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Study Protocol ◽  
Community Pharmacies ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

scholarly journals Limited awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis among black men who have sex with men and transgender women in New York city

AIDS Care ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (1) ◽  
pp. 9-17 ◽  
Author(s):  
Matthew Garnett ◽  
Yael Hirsch-Moverman ◽  
Julie Franks ◽  
Eleanor Hayes-Larson ◽  
Wafaa M. El-Sadr ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
New York ◽  
New York City ◽  
Black Men ◽  
York City ◽  
Transgender Women ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

Masculine ideology and Black men who have sex with men’s interest in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

2020 ◽  
pp. 135910532094123
Author(s):  
Redd Driver ◽  
Aerielle M Allen ◽  
Stephanie Finneran ◽  
Jessica L Maksut ◽  
Lisa A Eaton ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Behavioral Measures ◽  
Self Presentation ◽  
Masculine Ideology ◽  
Gay Pride ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Traditional Masculinity ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

We examined how traditional masculinity and stigma surrounding HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) affect PrEP interest among Black men who have sex with men (BMSM). One hundred twenty-three men attending a Black Gay Pride event completed measures assessing traditional masculinity, PrEP stigma, and PrEP interest along with two behavioral measures of interest in PrEP. Results demonstrated that avoidance of femininity directly related to interest in PrEP and indirectly through conformity to heterosexual self-presentation. Further, PrEP stigma differentially moderated both of these relationships. Interventions designed to improve engagement of PrEP for BMSM should be attentive to traditional masculinity as a barrier.

scholarly journals Psychosocial factors related to willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among Black men who have sex with men attending a community event

Sexual Health ◽  
2014 ◽  
Vol 11 (3) ◽  
pp. 244 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lisa A. Eaton ◽  
Daniel D. Driffin ◽  
Harlan Smith ◽  
Christopher Conway-Washington ◽  
Denise White ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Health Care ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Psychosocial Factors ◽  
Health Care Provider ◽  
Care Provider ◽  
Medical Mistrust ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Willingness To Use ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Hiv Aids

Objectives In the US, Black men who have sex with men (BMSM) are disproportionately affected by HIV/AIDS. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) holds tremendous promise for curbing the HIV/AIDS epidemic among these men. However, many psychosocial components must be addressed in order to implement this prevention tool effectively among BMSM. Methods: We assessed PrEP knowledge and use, health care access experiences, race-based medical mistrust, sexual partners and behaviours, and drug and alcohol use among 699 men attending a community event in the south-eastern United States. We used generalised linear modelling to assess factors associated with their willingness to use PrEP. Results: Three hundred and ninety-eight men reported being BMSM and having HIV-negative status. Among these men, 60% reported being willing to use PrEP. Lack of being comfortable with talking to a health care provider about having sex with men, not having discussed having sex with a man with a health care provider, race-based medical mistrust, and alcohol consumption and substance use were all identified as barriers to willingness to use PrEP. Sexual risk-taking, number of sex partners and STI diagnosis were not associated with willingness to use PrEP. Conclusions: Findings from the current paper demonstrate the importance of acknowledging the role of various psychosocial factors in the uptake of PrEP. It is imperative that we prioritise research into understanding these barriers better, as the failure to do so will impede the tremendous potential of this prevention technology.

Factors associated with awareness and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among Black men who have sex with men with a recent STI diagnosis

2020 ◽  
pp. 1-9
Author(s):  
Jessica L. Maksut ◽  
Lisa A. Eaton ◽  
Redd Driver ◽  
Cristina M. Knowles ◽  
Ryan J. Watson
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Factors Associated ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

scholarly journals The Promise of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Black Men Who Have Sex with Men: An Ecological Approach to Attitudes, Beliefs, and Barriers

2016 ◽  
Vol 30 (6) ◽  
pp. 282-290 ◽  
Author(s):  
Morgan M. Philbin ◽  
Caroline M. Parker ◽  
Richard G. Parker ◽  
Patrick A. Wilson ◽  
Jonathan Garcia ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Ecological Approach ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

scholarly journals A Mobile Intervention to Improve Uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for Southern Black Men Who Have Sex With Men: Protocol for Intervention Development and Pilot Randomized Controlled Trial

10.2196/15781 ◽  
2020 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. e15781
Author(s):  
Anne-Emilie Rouffiac ◽  
Laura Whiteley ◽  
Larry Brown ◽  
Leandro Mena ◽  
Lacey Craker ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Controlled Trial ◽  
Cost Effective ◽  
Text Messages ◽  
Southern United States ◽  
Structural Barriers ◽  
Randomized Controlled ◽  
Youtube Videos ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis

Background The uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been slow for young black men who have sex with men (BMSM) living in the southern United States. This is a significant issue because 8 of the 10 states with the highest rates of new HIV infections are in the South. Jackson, Mississippi (MS), the site of this project, has the second highest AIDS diagnosis rate in the nation and the highest rate of HIV infection for young, urban BMSM. This study will develop and test an engaging, interactive, and cost-effective mobile messaging intervention to improve engagement in PrEP care for BMSM aged 18 to 35 years living in Jackson, MS. Objective The goals of this mixed methods study are to (1) conduct qualitative interviews with young BMSM in Jackson, MS, to understand individual, community, and structural barriers affecting engagement in PrEP-related care, (2) assemble a PrEP mobile messaging intervention that includes text messages with publicly available internet content (websites and YouTube videos) that provide factual information, motivational materials, and behavioral skills related to PrEP and HIV prevention, and (3) evaluate the preliminary efficacy of the intervention in a randomized controlled study with PrEP-eligible BMSM receiving care in STI/HIV testing clinics in Jackson, MS. Methods This research protocol will be conducted in 2 phases. A development phase will involve in-depth interviews (n=30) with PrEP-eligible BMSM who receive care in STI/HIV testing clinics in MS. These interviews will allow researchers to select the texted material that will be sent out during the intervention. The second phase will consist of an unblinded, small, randomized controlled trial among 66 new participants to examine the preliminary efficacy of the intervention compared with enhanced standard of care (ESC) on attendance at a PrEP services appointment (the first step in initiating PrEP care) and receipt of a PrEP prescription, based on self-report and electronic medical records. The free, publicly available material will be sent to PrEP-eligible BMSM in 8 to 16 interactive text messages over 4 weeks. Study assessments will occur at enrollment and at 4- and 16-weeks postenrollment and can be completed online or in person. All participants will be recruited from a local clinic. Results Institutional review board approval was received on January 16, 2017, and research activities, subsequently, began in February 2018. Recruitment for the study concluded in November 2019. In total, 65 participants were randomized with 33 being assigned to the intervention and 32 to ESC. Collection of follow-up data is ongoing. Conclusions This PrEP mobile messaging intervention aims to increase uptake of PrEP by BMSM in the southern United States. This intervention uses interactive, tailored text messaging and appealing free Web content (publicly accessible educational websites and YouTube videos) to promote linkage to PrEP care and increase HIV preventative behaviors. A cost-effective PrEP mobile messaging intervention has great potential to improve information about PrEP, improve motivation to use PrEP, and decrease stigma and structural barriers that often prevent engagement in PrEP-related medical care. Trial Registration ClinicalTrials.gov NCT03308097; https://clinicaltrials.gov/ct2/show/NCT03308097 International Registered Report Identifier (IRRID) DERR1-10.2196/15781

scholarly journals A Person-Centered Approach to HIV-Related Protective and Risk Factors for Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men: Implications for Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and HIV Treatment as Prevention

2019 ◽  
Vol 23 (10) ◽  
pp. 2803-2815
Author(s):  
Wilson Vincent ◽  
John L. Peterson ◽  
Erik D. Storholm ◽  
David M. Huebner ◽  
Torsten B. Neilands ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Risk Factors ◽  
Black Men ◽  
Hiv Treatment ◽  
Treatment As Prevention ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Hiv Treatment As Prevention ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis ◽  
Person Centered Approach

Correlates Associated With Willingness to Start Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Young Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) in Jackson, Mississippi

2019 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 189-196
Author(s):  
Lori M. Ward ◽  
Marino A. Bruce ◽  
Roland J. Thorpe ◽  
Leandro Mena ◽  
Amy Nunn ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Black Men ◽  
Sex With Men ◽  
Exposure Prophylaxis
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