Demographic and behavioral characteristics of urban and non-urban PrEP-using MSM in the South

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ID19442052
AuthorsJeb Jones (0000-0001-9165-1658, Emory University, corresponding author), Sanjana Pampati (0000-0003-2202-1884, Emory University), Kayla Emrick (Emory University), Aaron J Siegler (0000-0001-5553-7540, Emory University)
Year2022
Volume34
Issue11
Pages1461-1464
Publication date2022-11-02
Open AccessNo
TypeARTICLE
VenueAIDS Care (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0954-0121 • E-ISSN: 1360-0451
PublisherInforma UK Limited (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1080/09540121.2022.2085864
PMID35676749
OpenAlexW4281962614
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited5

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective HIV prevention intervention; however, most studies of PrEP adherence and persistence among men who have sex with men (MSM) have been conducted with MSM who live in urban areas. The experiences of PrEP-using MSM in non-urban areas might differ due to increased barriers to culturally competent care. We examined similarities and differences among urban and non-urban PrEP-using MSM in the southern United States, the region with the highest number of annual HIV diagnoses. We surveyed a total of 78 (n = 25 non-urban, n = 53 urban) PrEP-using MSM. Self-reported adherence was high across all participants. No differences were observed with respect to PrEP persistence, source of PrEP, or reasons for PrEP initiation. Fewer non-urban than urban men reported STI testing in the past 12 months. Overall, we observed few differences comparing urban and non-urban PrEP-using MSM. Additional studies are needed to describe differences in PrEP initiation comparing urban and non-urban MSM

Environmental health · Family medicine · Men who have sex with men · Pre-exposure prophylaxis · Sociology · Demography · HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk · HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions · Medicine · Sex work and related issues

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