Exploring pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) modality preferences among black cisgender women attending family planning clinics in Chicago via a cross-sectional mixed-methods study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Despite pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) demonstrated effectiveness, black cisgender women continue to be at an elevated risk for HIV acquisition and uptake of daily oral PrEP is low in this population in the USA. As advancements in PrEP delivery options continue, it is important to understand women's acceptability of these additional options, specifically black cisgender women, in order to inform uptake and adherence among this population at increased need of HIV prevention options.

Setting

A cross-sectional survey among black cisgender women ages 13-45 (inclusive) attending women's health clinics in Chicago, Illinois, USA, prior to the approval of cabotegravir long-acting injectable.

Methods

Descriptive statistics were used to describe the sample and bivar

SUBMITTER: Johnson AK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11812854 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature