"PrEP"ing for a PrEP demonstration project: understanding PrEP knowledge and attitudes among cisgender women.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Prior to implementing a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) demonstration study, we sought to explore cisgender women's experiences with HIV prevention, PrEP knowledge and attitudes, and anticipated barriers and facilitators for PrEP uptake and adherence in Southern California.

Methods

Three focus groups were held with cisgender women of mixed HIV serostatus in San Diego and Los Angeles between November 2015 and January 2016. Women were recruited through local testing sites, community-based organizations, and social media. Focus groups were audio-recorded and transcripts were analyzed using thematic analysis.

Results

Twenty-two women participated in focus groups, with median age 44 (IQR 30-53) and 6 identifying as non-Hispanic Black, 7 non-Hispanic White, 8 Lat

SUBMITTER: Pasipanodya EC 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8146684 | biostudies-literature | 2021 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature