Proof of Concept of the Tailored Motivational Interviewing for PrEP Choices Implementation Package for Providers to Support PrEP Uptake and Adherence Among Young Sexual Minority Men.

ABSTRACT: ObjectivesPreexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among young sexual minority men of color remains low. Tailored motivational interviewing (TMI) has been shown to promote behavior change across the youth HIV prevention and care continua but has not been tested in PrEP. This study tested the proof of concept of the TMI for PrEP Choices (TMI-PC) implementation package among a cohort of providers.MethodsThis included: (1) online modules (2) TMI workshop; and (3) Motivational Interviewing (MI) technique practice and feedback. Providers completed surveys prior to and posttraining and 2 coded standard patient interactions; one following the workshop and one three months after the workshop.ResultsAt baseline, providers reported high familiarity and confidence with PrEP overall and daily oral PrEP.

SUBMITTER: Naar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12579118 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature