| Literature DB >> 26143247 |
Sarit A Golub1,2, Kristi E Gamarel3,4, Anthony Surace3.
Abstract
Qualitative interviews about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) stereotypes were conducted with a subsample of 160 MSM who participated in a PrEP messaging study. Negative stereotypes about PrEP users were identified by 80 % of participants. Two types of stereotypes were most common: PrEP users are HIV-infected (and lying about it), and PrEP users are promiscuous and resistant to condom use. Participants' identification of these stereotype categories differed significantly by demographic factors (i.e., race/ethnicity, education). Expanding access to PrEP requires recognizing potential differences in the experience or anticipation of PrEP-related stereotypes that might impact willingness to discuss PrEP with providers, friends, or partners.Entities:
Keywords: HIV prevention; MSM; Pre-exposure prophylaxis; Stereotypes
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Year: 2017 PMID: 26143247 PMCID: PMC4701641 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-015-1129-4
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AIDS Behav ISSN: 1090-7165