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    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Infectious Disease Prevention
    • Social Science Research

    Background:

    • The author decided to initiate pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 2013.
    • Family discussions about sexual health historically evoked negative reactions.
    • A desire to educate others about PrEP motivated the author to share their personal journey.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To document the personal experience of starting PrEP.
    • To explore the potential for online platforms (Facebook) to disseminate sexual health information.
    • To examine family dynamics and attitudes towards sexual health discussions.

    Main Methods:

    • Personal narrative and reflection.
    • Decision to use social media for health education.
    • Anticipation of family response to sexual health disclosure.

    Main Results:

    • The author initiated PrEP and planned to share their journey on Facebook.
    • Anticipation of a negative family reaction to the disclosure of sexual health decisions.
    • The narrative sets the stage for exploring broader themes of sexual health communication and stigma.

    Conclusions:

    • Personal experiences can be leveraged to educate the public about HIV prevention.
    • Social media offers a platform for sharing health journeys and fostering dialogue.
    • Overcoming familial stigma is crucial for open sexual health conversations.