Barriers to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among African, Caribbean and Black men in Toronto, Canada.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Single-tablet combination emtricitabine/tenofovir is highly effective as HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Scale-up efforts have targeted men who have sex with men (MSM), but patterns of racial disparities in PrEP use have begun to emerge. African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) communities in Canada and USA are also disproportionately affected by HIV, and there is lack of guidance regarding PrEP implementation in this priority population.

Methods

ACB men from Toronto, Canada were recruited in community settings by peers. Participants completed a detailed socio-behavioural questionnaire. Biological samples were collected and tested for sexually transmitted infections. Willingness to accept PrEP was assessed in relation to actual and self-perceived risk of acquirin

SUBMITTER: Zhabokritsky A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6440797 | biostudies-literature | 2019

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature