Publications by authors named "M Monger"
In Southern U.S. states with high HIV incidence and low HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake, enhanced efforts to increase interest in and willingness to use PrEP are needed.
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- Stigma and lack of social support create obstacles for HIV prevention among cisgender Black women, particularly in the U.S. South, leading to low rates of PrEP initiation and adherence.
- The study examined experiences with stigma and support among PrEP-naïve and experienced Black women in Mississippi through focus groups and interviews.
- Findings revealed themes of gendered racism, enacted and anticipated stigma regarding PrEP, strategies to cope with stigma, and the positive impact of social support on PrEP use and adherence.
Background: People who use opioids (PWUO) are at increased risk for HIV. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is effective but underutilized as HIV prevention among PWUO. This study examined predictors of willingness to take daily oral PrEP and long-acting injectable (LAI) PrEP among PWUO across eight Southern urban cities with high HIV incidence.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFIntimate partner violence (IPV) can constraint Black women's ability to prioritize and access Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services. Recent research has called for the development of trauma-informed PrEP implementation programs to improve the delivery of PrEP to Black cisgender women; however, many PrEP-prescribing settings do not reflect this recommendation. The current study sought to identify key components to develop a trauma-informed PrEP implementation program for Black cisgender women and clinical staff.
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- - This article explores a training program aimed at healthcare professionals to enhance their support for Black sexual minority men (MSM) in accessing HIV prevention services.
- - Through qualitative analysis, four key themes emerged: the importance of knowledge and skills, the value of innovative methods, challenges in implementation, and suggestions for future improvements.
- - The study emphasizes the role of effective training methods, such as interactive communication and social media, and suggests expanding the program to include more affected groups and extend its duration for better outcomes in HIV prevention.