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Perceptions of Sexual Risk, PrEP Services, and Peer Navigation Support among HIV-Negative Latinx and Black Men who
Jahn Jaramillo1, Jade Pagkas-Bather2, Kimiam Waters3
1Department of Global Health, University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA.
Introduction:
HIV PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) is underutilized among Latinx and Black men who have sex with men (MSM) in the United States. Although peer navigation approaches may increase PrEP uptake and adherence, it remains unclear what strategies work best for MSM of color.
Methods:
From July 2017 to August 2018, we conducted semi-structured in-depth interviews with 25 purposively sampled Latinx and Black cisgender MSM to evaluate how the intersectionality of race/ethnicity, sexual orientation, and other identities influenced men's views on PrEP in general and on peer navigation specifically. Thematic analysis was used to identify and analyze emergent themes.
Results:
Emergent themes included: (1) awareness of vulnerability in intimate relationships; (2) barriers to PrEP initiation including perceived side effects, stigma, and financial concerns; (3) a wish to connect with other Latinx and Black MSM in a health and prevention space; and (4) the desire for peer matching based on identity considerations and lived experience. Younger men and Spanish-speaking Latinx men were most interested in peer navigation to access PrEP, while bisexual men had confidentiality concerns.
Conclusions:
In our study, Latinx and Black MSM viewed peer navigation services favorably, especially if they addressed men's desire to connect with other MSM of color.
Policy Implications:
Developing culturally-congruent peer navigation programming could help improve PrEP uptake and care engagement for Latinx and Black MSM. Programs should recruit peers from the racial/ethnic minority communities most impacted by HIV and prioritize matching peers to clients based on identity concerns, needs, and preferences.
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