Barriers to uptake and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among communities most affected by HIV in the UK: findings from a qualitative study in Scotland.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To explore the acceptability of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among gay, bisexual and men who have sex with men (MSM) and migrant African communities in Scotland, UK.

Design

Consecutive mixed qualitative methods consisting of focus groups (FGs) and in-depth interviews (IDIs) explored PrEP acceptability. Data were digitally recorded, transcribed and analysed thematically to identify anticipated and emerging themes.

Setting

Participants were recruited through community sexual health and outreach support services, and from non-sexual health settings across Scotland.

Participants

Inclusion criteria included identification as either MSM and/or from migrant African communities; 18 years and older; living in Scotland at the time of participation. 7 FGs we

SUBMITTER: Young I 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4244494 | biostudies-literature | 2014 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature