Sociocultural and structural influences on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Engagement and Uptake among African American Young adults.

Background: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) demonstrates effectiveness in decreasing new cases of HIV. However, few African Americans use PrEP, despite being disproportionately impacted by HIV. Understanding the influence of sociocultural and structural factors on PrEP use among multiple priority groups of African Americans, including but not limited to men who have sex with men, may improve PrEP engagement and uptake.

A Qualitative Exploration of Various Stigmas Impacting HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Uptake Among African American Young Adults.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has promise for reducing racial/ethnic HIV disparities; yet, acceptance among African Americans remains low. PrEP-related stigmas may impact uptake, but this is understudied. This study examines mechanisms by which stigma impacts PrEP acceptance among various priority African American populations.

Understanding Influences on Intention to Use Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among African American Young Adults.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a potent medication for HIV prevention, shows promise for reducing HIV disparities. However, PrEP is not equitably utilized by all races and ethnicities in the USA. Its uptake is especially low among African Americans, who are disproportionately impacted by HIV.

Examining Factors that Impact Intentions to Use Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among African-American Young Adults.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a biomedical HIV prevention strategy with potential to reduce racial HIV disparities. However, African-Americans have not received the benefits of PrEP to the same extent as other groups. The theory of planned behavior (TPB) was employed to explain intentions to use PrEP among a sample of African-Americans (age 18-29) in Louisville, Kentucky.

Community-Informed Development of a Campaign to Increase HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Awareness Among African-American Young Adults.

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention can help reduce racial/ethnic HIV disparities in the USA. However, the benefits of PrEP have not been equally distributed across races. Community-informed, culturally tailored media has the potential to increase PrEP awareness and acceptability among vulnerable African-American populations.

Addressing Health Insurance Literacy Gaps in an Urban African American Population: A Qualitative Study.

Health insurance and health systems literacy needs are evolving with changes to the U.S. healthcare system.