Sex Positivity, Resilience, Social Support, and PrEP and HIV Stigmas
Associations with Current and Lifetime Use of PrEP
Datos Bibliográficos
| ID | 19543735 |
|---|---|
| Autores | Nikole Babcock (0000-0001-9887-239X, University of Connecticut, autor de correspondencia), R J Watson (0000-0001-7824-7714, University of Connecticut), Raymond L Moody (0000-0002-6833-5021, University of Connecticut), Chenglin Hong (0000-0002-9652-388X, University of Connecticut), Seth C Kalichman (0000-0002-0912-5112, University of Connecticut), Moira O Kalichman (0000-0003-4495-4140, Institute for Health Economics and Policy), Moira Kalichman, Lisa A Eaton (University of Connecticut) |
| Año | 2026 |
| Volumen | 38 |
| Número | 2 |
| Páginas | 595-605 |
| Fecha de publicación | 2026-04-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Sí |
| Open Access | No |
| Tipo | ARTICLE |
| Revista | International Journal of Sexual Health (JOURNAL) |
| Identificadores de la revista | ISSN: 1931-7611 • E-ISSN: 1931-762X |
| Editorial | Informa UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB) |
| DOI | 10.1080/19317611.2025.2587107 |
| PMID | 42205340 |
| OpenAlex | W4416284111 |
| Idioma | EN |
| Referencias citadas | 35 |
Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) significantly reduces the risk of contracting HIV among all individuals. The success of PrEP has led to the development of targeted health campaigns for encouraging the uptake of PrEP among sexual and gender diverse communities, who account for some of the highest HIV transmission rates in the U.S. PrEP uptake among Black sexual and gender-diverse populations (BSGD) remains low, which is worrisome given that BSGD populations have an elevated risk of HIV seroconversion. Scholars have investigated psychosocial barriers to PrEP uptake in BSGD populations, but little is known about positive and promotive factors associated with PrEP use. Method: Leveraging baseline data from an ongoing longitudinal PrEP study (N = 380), the current study investigated what factors may be associated with lifetime use and current use of PrEP in BSGD populations. We used a cross-sectional design to examine the associations between psychosocial barriers (i.e., HIV microaggression, PrEP stereotypes, and PrEP stigma) and positive promotive factors (i.e., resiliency, sex positivity, and social support) among two outcome variables, current and lifetime use of PrEP. Results: Using binary logistic regression models, we found that sex positivity was strongly positively associated with both lifetime and current PrEP use, and HIV microaggressions were negatively associated with current PrEP use. Conclusion: Our findings indicate that sex positivity may be an important strengths-based factor related to PrEP use. HIV prevention strategies should consider including sex-positive messaging to increase PrEP usage and bolster sexual empowerment in BSGD populations in order to dismantle HIV and PrEP stigmas
Homosexuality · MEDLINE · Men who have sex with men · Pre-exposure prophylaxis · Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Sex work and related issues
Development of a new resilience scale
Racial microaggressions in everyday life
Measuring stigma in people with HIV
PrEP and sexual well-being
Perceptions of bias in HIV prevention services, happiness with social support, and anticipated PrEP stigma among Black and Latine/x sexual and gender diverse individuals
Examining Associations Between Resilience and PrEP Use Among HIV-negative GBM in Toronto, Montreal and Vancouver
Assessing the Role of Gay Community Attachment, Stigma, and PrEP Stereotypes on Young Men Who Have Sex with Men’s PrEP Uptake
The Unanticipated Benefits of PrEP for Young Black Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men
HIV Information Avoidance, HIV Stigma, and Medical Mistrust among Black Sexual Minority Men in the Southern United States
Stigma and Conspiracy Beliefs Related to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Interest in Using PrEP Among Black and White Men and Transgender Women Who Have Sex with Men
A Closer Look at Racism and Heterosexism in Medical Students’ Clinical Decision-Making Related to HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use, anticipated PrEP stigma, and bisexual identity among a Black and Hispanic/Latino sexual and gender diverse sample
Are Sexual Minority Stressors Associated with Young Men who Have Sex with Men’s (YMSM) Level of Engagement in PrEP
Social-Environmental Resilience, PrEP Uptake, and Viral Suppression among Young Black Men Who Have Sex with Men and Young Black Transgender Women
How Stigma Surrounding the Use of HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Undermines Prevention and Pleasure
The brief sexual attitudes scale
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Intersectional internalized stigma among Black gay and bisexual men
Masculine ideology and Black men who have sex with men's interest in HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
Minority Stress and Mental Health in Gay Men
| Velocidad de citación | historical |
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| Altamente citado | No |