203. Factors Associated With HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Willingness Among Young Black And Latino Men Who Have Sex With Men (YBLMSM) And Transgender Women (TW)

New HIV infections in adolescents occur predominantly among young Black and Latinx men who have sex with men (YBLMSM) and transgender women (TW). Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can effectively protect against HIV, yet it is underutilized in this age group. Low willingness to take PrEP is one of many identified barriers impeding widespread PrEP delivery to at-risk populations. We sought to examine sexual risk and psychosocial factors associated with willingness to take PrEP in a sample of YBLMSM/TW.

Source: Journal of Adolescent Health - January 16, 2019 Category: Child Development Authors: Kenneth Wee, Kathryn Van Eck, Noya Galai, William Vickroy, Durryle Brooks, Marne Castillo, Connie Trexler, Shimataver Ge, Rashida Carr, Anthony Green, David Hardy, David Celentano, Renata Arrington-Sanders Source Type: research