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Low Self-Perceived Need for PrEP and Behavioral Indications of MSM Who Recently Refused Daily PrEP: A Mixed Methods Study in Three U.S. Cities.
Kota, Krishna Kiran; Gelaude, Deborah; Carnes, Neal; Schoua-Glusberg, Alisú; Frew, Paula M; Randall, Laura; Gale, Bryan; Betley, Valerie; Mansergh, Gordon.
Affiliation
  • Kota KK; Division of HIV Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, NE, MS H18-3, Atlanta, GA, USA. qel3@cdc.gov.
  • Gelaude D; Oak Ridge Institute for Science and Education, Oak Ridge, TN, USA. qel3@cdc.gov.
  • Carnes N; Division of HIV Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, NE, MS H18-3, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Schoua-Glusberg A; Division of HIV Prevention, National Center for HIV, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, 1600 Clifton Rd, NE, MS H18-3, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Frew PM; Research Support Services, Inc., Evanston, IL, USA.
  • Randall L; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Gale B; Emory University Rollins School of Public Health, Atlanta, GA, USA.
  • Betley V; Merck & Co., Inc., Kenilworth, NJ, USA.
  • Mansergh G; Emory University School of Medicine, Atlanta, GA, USA.
AIDS Behav ; 28(6): 1845-1857, 2024 Jun.
Article in En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-38457051
ABSTRACT
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) reduces sexual risk for HIV transmission by 99% when used appropriately, but remains underutilized among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (MSM). In this mixed-method study, we describe reasons for PrEP refusal associated with low self-perceived need for PrEP among MSM who recently declined daily oral PrEP when offered by a provider. Data are from a quantitative behavioral survey of MSM (N = 93) living in Atlanta, Chicago, and Raleigh-Durham, who also either responded to an in-depth interview (n = 51) or participated in one of 12 focus groups (n = 42). Themes of low self-perceived need for PrEP were low self-perceived risk for HIV acquisition (33% of respondents); confidence in remaining HIV-negative (35%); using condoms (81%); limiting number of partners and choosing partners carefully (48%); asking partners about their HIV status before having sex (45%); engaging in safer sexual positions or oral sex (28%); being in a monogamous relationship or exclusivity with one partner (26%); and regular HIV testing (18%). Low self-perceived risk for HIV acquisition and high confidence in other prevention strategies were important factors related to low self-perceived need in MSM refusing daily oral PrEP when offered. Providers should continue to discuss the benefits of PrEP as a safe and highly effective option for HIV prevention.
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RESUMEN La profilaxis pre-exposición (PrEP) reduce el riesgo de transmisión sexual por el VIH en un 99% cuando se utiliza apropiadamente, pero sigue siendo subutilizada entre hombres gais, bisexuales y otros hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH). En este estudio de método mixto, describimos los motivos del rechazo de la PrEP asociados a la baja necesidad autopercibida de la PrEP entre los HSH que recientemente rechazaron la PrEP oral diaria, cuando fue ofrecida por un proveedor de salud. Los datos provienen de una encuesta cuantitativa de comportamiento de los HSH (N = 93) que viven en Atlanta, Chicago y Raleigh-Durham, quienes también respondieron a una entrevista en profundidad (n = 51) o participaron en uno de los 12 grupos focales (n = 42). Los temas de baja necesidad autopercibida del uso de la PrEP fueron el bajo riesgo auto percibido de contraer el VIH (33% de los encuestados); la confianza en seguir siendo VIH negativo (35%); utilizar condones (81%); limitar el número de parejas sexuales y elegir las parejas cuidadosamente (48%); preguntar a sus parejas sobre su estado de VIH antes de tener relaciones sexuales (45%); participar en posiciones sexuales más seguras o sexo oral (28%); estar en relación monógama o de exclusividad con una sola pareja (26%); y hacerse pruebas del VIH regularmente (18%). El bajo riesgo autopercibido de contraer el VIH y la alta confianza en otras estrategias de prevención fueron factores importantes relacionados con la baja necesidad autopercibida en los HSH que rechazaron la PrEP oral diaria cuando se les ofreció. Los proveedores de salud deben continuar el diálogo sobre los beneficios de la PrEP como una opción segura y altamente eficaz para la prevención del VIH.
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Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sexual Partners / HIV Infections / Focus Groups / Homosexuality, Male / Anti-HIV Agents / Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Limits: Adult / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: En Journal: AIDS Behav Journal subject: CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO / SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS) Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Publication country: EEUU / ESTADOS UNIDOS / ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA / EUA / UNITED STATES / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / US / USA

Full text: 1 Collection: 01-internacional Database: MEDLINE Main subject: Sexual Partners / HIV Infections / Focus Groups / Homosexuality, Male / Anti-HIV Agents / Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Limits: Adult / Humans / Male / Middle aged Country/Region as subject: America do norte Language: En Journal: AIDS Behav Journal subject: CIENCIAS DO COMPORTAMENTO / SINDROME DA IMUNODEFICIENCIA ADQUIRIDA (AIDS) Year: 2024 Document type: Article Affiliation country: United States Publication country: EEUU / ESTADOS UNIDOS / ESTADOS UNIDOS DA AMERICA / EUA / UNITED STATES / UNITED STATES OF AMERICA / US / USA