Black Cisgender Women's PrEP Knowledge, Attitudes, Preferences, and Experience in Chicago.

Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes : JAIDS
Lisa R HirschhornJessica P Ridgway

Abstract

Although black cisgender women in Chicago continue to disproportionally account for new HIV diagnoses, few are on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). We used concurrent mixed-methods to understand women's PrEP knowledge, attitudes, experience, and preferences in Chicago. We surveyed 370 HIV(-) cisgender women visiting a sexually transmitted infection clinic (n = 120) or emergency department (n = 250). Two focus groups were conducted with PrEP-naive women, and interviews were conducted with 7 PrEP-experienced women. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics and multivariable logistic regression, and qualitative data using thematic analysis. Majority of women identified as black (83.0%) and had a regular source of health care (70.0%). In the past 6 months, 84.1% had vaginal or anal sex, most with inconsistent condom use (94.2%). Only 30.3% had heard of PrEP, but once explained, one-quarter considered starting PrEP, with protecting health (76.4%) and reducing HIV worry (58.1%) the most common reasons. Factors associated with considering PrEP included being Latina [adjusted odds ratio (aOR): 3.30, 95% confidence interval (CI): (1.21 to 8.99)], recent sexually transmitted infection [aOR: 2.39, 95% CI: (1.25 to 4.59)]...Continue Reading

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Jan 6, 2021·AIDS Patient Care and STDs·Jessica P RidgwayLisa R Hirschhorn
Feb 5, 2021·Culture, Health & Sexuality·Gabriella Y JacksonAnne M Teitelman
Mar 19, 2021·Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health Disparities·Maria PyraJessica P Ridgway
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