PrEP knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers to access among American Indian/Alaska Native people in the US: Results from an online survey.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Compared to non-Indigenous communities, American Indian/Alaska Native (AI/AN) people are inequitably impacted by HIV, yet few data are available on barriers to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use in this population. This study sought to examine PrEP knowledge, attitudes, and perceived barriers to use among AI/AN people in the United States.

Methods

A cross-sectional, online survey was administered from January-May 2023 to respondents ≥ 16 years of age who identified as AI/AN. The survey assessed sociodemographic characteristics, PrEP knowledge, attitudes towards PrEP, and experiences with and barriers to PrEP use. Sociodemographic correlates of PrEP knowledge and attitudes were identified using bivariable and multivariable regression models.

Results

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SUBMITTER: Roberts ST 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12043127 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature