Perspectives of Black women in the United States on salon-based intervention to promote the uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV.

ABSTRACT:

Aims and objectives

To understand Black women's perspectives on a pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) education intervention in a salon setting.

Background

Black women have a significant lifetime risk of acquiring HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective prevention approach in reducing that risk. Despite this, Black women are least likely to use PrEP.

Design

This was a qualitative study to identify Black women's perspectives on acceptability of a PrEP education intervention in a salon setting using hair stylists. The paper adhered to the COREQ checklist in reporting.

Methods

Seven focus groups among Black women (n = 44) living in north-central North Carolina were conducted. Ethical approval was obtained. The interview guide included questions on knowled

SUBMITTER: Johnson R 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8500915 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature