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Knowledgeable, aware / interested: Young black women's perceptions of pre-exposure prophylaxis
Sadia Haider1, Eleanor E Friedman2, Emily Ott1
1Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, United States.
Frontiers in Reproductive Health
|October 28, 2022
Summary
Young Black women show significant interest in pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention. Integrating PrEP into women
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Sexual Health
Background:
- HIV disproportionately impacts young Black women in the U.S.
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key HIV prevention tool.
- Limited data exists on PrEP awareness and acceptability among young Black women.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess awareness, interest, and acceptability of PrEP among young Black women.
- To identify barriers and needs related to PrEP utilization in this population.
- To understand the role of women's health clinics in PrEP delivery.
Main Methods:
- Cross-sectional survey of 100 sexually active Black women aged 13-24.
- Conducted in women's health clinics in Chicago, IL.
- Descriptive statistics and logistic regression analyses were used.
Main Results:
- 50% of participants expressed interest in starting PrEP within three months.
- 80% were confident in their ability to obtain PrEP.
- Pregnant women showed higher initial interest in PrEP.
Conclusions:
- Young Black women demonstrate sustained interest and increasing awareness of PrEP.
- Integrating PrEP into women's health clinics may enhance uptake and reduce HIV transmission.
- Addressing stigma and improving access are crucial for effective PrEP implementation.
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