Bon Sante (Good Health): Factors Influencing PrEP Use Among Haitians/Haitian Americans.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The HIV/AIDS epidemic has disproportionately affected Black individuals in the USA, and this health disparity has increased over time. Despite the effectiveness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a prevention tool for HIV, there are disparities in its use, and uptake of this intervention remains low among racial and ethnic minorities, including Haitians/Haitian Americans. In this study, factors influencing PrEP use among Haitians/Haitian Americans in Miami, FL, are explored to provide necessary data to address disparities.

Methods

The research team collaborated with local organizations to recruit 30 individuals (Haitians/Haitian Americans) between February 4 and October 1, 2021, and conducted semi-structured interviews. All interviews were audio-recorded and tr

SUBMITTER: Sternberg CA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11286296 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature