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Katherine G Quinn1, Liam Randall2, Linda Wesp3
1Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Medicine, Center for AIDS Intervention Research, Medical College of Wisconsin, 2071 N. Summit Ave., Milwaukee, WI, 53208, USA. kaquinn@mcw.edu.
Abstract:
Black transgender women (TW) have disproportionately low uptake and use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), despite high vulnerability to HIV. Community and peer support may be important intervention targets to improve PrEP use among Black TW. We conducted qualitative interviews with 42 Black TW in the midwestern United States to understand Black TW's experiences with PrEP and explore barriers to PrEP use and the ways peers and Black trans communities may support PrEP use. Using inductive thematic analysis, we identified three primary themes. First, many Black TW see themselves as PrEP advocates and look out for other Black TW. Second, participants described a desire to support the broader Black trans community thrive. Finally, participants described the importance of supporting Black TW involved in sex work, including by supporting the use of PrEP. Data from this study show that, despite numerous health care and structural-level barriers, Black TW play a vital role in supporting PrEP use among other Black TW and supporting their communities. Our results highlight the promise of community-driven interventions among Black TW in supporting PrEP use.
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