Correlations between community-level HIV preexposure prophylaxis coverage and individual-level sexual behaviors among United States MSM.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To evaluate if community-level HIV PrEP coverage is correlated with individual sexual behaviors.

Design

We used demographic, behavioral, and sexual network data from ARTnet, a 2017-2019 study of United States MSM.

Methods

Multivariable regression models with a Bayesian modeling framework were used to estimate associations between area-level PrEP coverage and seven sexual behavior outcomes [number of total, main, and casual male partners (network degree); count of one-time partnerships; consistent condom use in one-time partnerships; and frequency of casual partnership anal sex (total and condomless)], controlling for individual PrEP use.

Results

PrEP coverage ranged from 10.3% (Philadelphia) to 38.9% (San Francisco). Total degree was highest in Miami

SUBMITTER: Mann LM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9617766 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature