High Interest in the PrEP (Dapivirine) Ring Among U.S. Low-Income Latina Women: Results From a Community Clinic

There is an urgent need for additional PrEP choices in U.S. Latinas. We conducted a hypothetical acceptability study on the dapivirine/PrEP ring among a low-income, predominantly Latina population. One hundred fifty-two women recruited from a community clinic waiting room attended a brief informational session and completed an onsite survey. We explored predictors of interest in future ring use. Most women (77%) elected Spanish survey language (SLS) and had a main sexual partner. Less than one- quarter had a college degree; one-quarter reported a "main partner would get angry" at a condom request. Though substantial numbers cited ring concerns (e.g., discomfort with wear), 80-90% of women liked ring aspects (e.g., relief from daily PrEP pill burden). Seventy percent reported a future desire to try the ring. In multivariable modeling, ring interest was associated with SLS and low perceived partner condom resistance. Interest in the PrEP ring was high, supporting additional choice in PrEP options.