Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Among Men Who Have Sex with Men — 23 Urban Areas, 2017

摘要: In 2017, preliminary data show that gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with (MSM) accounted for 67% of new diagnoses human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection, MSM inject drugs an additional 3%, African American/black (black) Hispanic/Latino (Hispanic) were disproportionately affected (1). During 2010-2015, racial/ethnic disparities in HIV incidence increased among MSM; 2015, rates black Hispanic 10.5 4.9 times as high, respectively, the rate white (compared 9.2 3.8 2010) (2). Increased use preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which reduces risk sexual acquisition infection by approximately 99% when taken daily prescribed,* would help to reduce these support Ending Epidemic: A Plan America initiative† (3). Although PrEP has all since 2014 (4), could increase existing (5). To understand awareness, discussion a health care provider, (steps continuum care) (6), CDC analyzed 2017 National Behavioral Surveillance (NHBS) data. Black significantly less likely than be aware PrEP, discussed or used within past year. Among those had provider year, 68% MSM, 62% 55% reported use. Prevention efforts need target eliminating use.§.