Qualitative investigation of factors impacting pre-exposure prophylaxis initiation and adherence in sexual minority men.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Men who have sex with men continue to account for the majority of new HIV infections in the United States. Many of those with new infections are unaware that they have HIV. Preventative measures continue to be essential in reducing new infections, with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) being widely recommended.

Objectives

The overall aim of this qualitative study is to explore the impact of stigma, patient-provider dynamics and patient perception of PrEP on men's engagement with PrEP in a primary care setting.

Methods

The Consensual Qualitative Research Methodology (Hill, 2012) was used to explore the experiences of 14 men receiving care for PrEP at a Family Medicine clinic in the Midwest. Semistructured interviews were conducted to allow for depth of under

SUBMITTER: Alt M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8849378 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature