PrEP-related stigma and PrEP use among gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada.

ABSTRACT: We aimed to explore the association between PrEP-related stereotypes and perceived disapproval (hereafter PrEP-related stigma), and PrEP use. We used data from a cross-sectional online survey among adult gay, bisexual, other men who have sex with men in Ontario and British Columbia, Canada. Participants were recruited 2019-2020 in-person from sexual health clinics and outreach programs, and online through dating mobile applications and websites. We used logistic regression models to explore the relationship between PrEP-related stigma and: 1-being a 'never' versus 'current' PrEP user, and 2-being a 'former' versus 'current' user. The median age of the sample was 32 (Q1-Q3 = 27-40), most were white born in Canada (48%), 45% had never used PrEP, 16% were former PrEP users and 39% were curren

SUBMITTER: Pico-Espinosa OJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9615170 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature