| Literature DB >> 32405726 |
Devon Kimball1, David Rivera1, Manuel Gonzales2, Aaron J Blashill3,4.
Abstract
Latino sexual minority men (SMM) have high HIV incidence rates but report low pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) use. Medical mistrust predicts lower medical care use and could contribute to decreased PrEP engagement. This study examines how medical mistrust relates to the PrEP cascade among 151 Latino SMM aged 18-29. Logistic regressions were employed with medical mistrust predicting PrEP awareness, willingness, current use, and adherence. Greater medical mistrust was associated with decreased odds of all outcomes and may represent a barrier to PrEP engagement for Latino SMM. Further research should explore whether reducing medical mistrust among Latino SMM could increase PrEP engagement.Entities:
Keywords: HIV prevention; Latino; PrEP; Sexual minority
Year: 2020 PMID: 32405726 DOI: 10.1007/s10461-020-02916-z
Source DB: PubMed Journal: AIDS Behav ISSN: 1090-7165