Title

Examining the Determinants of PrEP Utilization in HIV High Risk Groups

Authors

Alysia Terry, Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education, Xavier University of Louisiana College of PharmacyFollow
Lori Gordon PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID, Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy
Daniel Sarpong PhD, Center for Minority Health and Health Disparities Research and Education, Xavier University of Louisiana College of Pharmacy

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Description

Incidence of HIV infections is high within Louisiana, especially in New Orleans with a rate twice the national rate. Reduction of HIV transmission requires an evidence-based multipronged approach, which includes access to Pre- Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP).

Despite increases in PrEP uptake among men who have sex with men (MSM), usage and perceptions of PrEP among MSMs in the Greater New Orleans (GNO) are significantly low.¹

The purpose of the study was to assess the public’s awareness and acceptance of PrEP and to increase the GNO residents’ knowledge of PrEP.

Publication Date

2021

City

New Orleans

Keywords

HIV, High Risk, Determinants

Disciplines

Diseases | Immune System Diseases | Medicine and Health Sciences | Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences | Public Health | Virus Diseases

Recommended Citation

Terry, Alysia; Gordon, Lori PharmD, BCPS-AQ ID; and Sarpong, Daniel PhD, "Examining the Determinants of PrEP Utilization in HIV High Risk Groups" (2021). Festival of Scholars. 8.
https://digitalcommons.xula.edu/xula_fos/8