The HPTN 073 study examined PrEP initiation, utilization, and adherence among Black MSM in the U.S., focusing on culturally informed, client-centered care.
Out of 226 enrolled participants, 79% initiated PrEP, with 64% maintaining its use at 26 weeks, influenced by factors such as age and perceived financial stability.
The study highlighted a lower annualized HIV incidence rate of 2.9 among PrEP users compared to 7.7 among those who did not initiate the treatment.