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- Title
The Unanticipated Benefits of PrEP for Young Black Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men.
- Authors
Quinn, Katherine G.; Christenson, Erika; Sawkin, Mark T.; Hacker, Elizabeth; Walsh, Jennifer L.
- Abstract
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective at reducing new HIV infections among adherent users. However, there are potential benefits of PrEP beyond HIV prevention that remain understudied, particularly among young Black gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). In 2018, we conducted six focus groups (n = 36) in four midwestern cities: Milwaukee, WI; Minneapolis, MN; Detroit, MI; and Kansas City, MO with current and former PrEP users who identified as Black MSM. The focus groups covered medical care and provider experiences, patterns of PrEP use and adherence, relationships while on PrEP, and PrEP stigma. Results revealed four unanticipated benefits of PrEP for young Black MSM: (1) improved engagement in medical care, (2) reduced sexual and HIV anxiety, (3) increased sexual comfort and freedom, and (4) positive sexual relationships with people living with HIV. Findings from this study fill a gap in our understanding of the potential benefits of PrEP beyond HIV prevention. Public health campaigns and messaging around PrEP should incorporate such benefits to reach young Black MSM who may be motivated by benefits beyond HIV prevention.
- Subjects
MIDWEST (U.S.); HIV prevention; ANXIETY; BLACK people; FOCUS groups; SEXUAL health; MEDICAL care use; PREVENTIVE medicine; MINORITIES; LGBTQ+ people; POPULATION health; MEN who have sex with men
- Publication
AIDS & Behavior, 2020, Vol 24, Issue 5, p1376
- ISSN
1090-7165
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10461-019-02747-7