Assessing the Knowledge and Attitudes of Black/African American Men who have Sex with Men on HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis

摘要: Background: African American men who have sex with (MSM) represent 37% of the HIV incidence among all MSM and young Black observed a significant increase 48% in new infections during 2006-2009. There were 6,500 aged 13-29 exceeding number White 30-39 combined. In 2010, results from Global iPrEX clinical trial showed 44% efficacy oral pre-exposure prophylaxis MSM. The implementation PrEP as prevention tool may positive implications reducing disparity infection MSM. Methods: Participants recruited sampled for an online survey using social networking sites Facebook Twitter. Eligibility participation was contingent upon self-reported response Black/African American, MSM, negative or unaware status, over 18 years age. Informed consent obtained. Behavioral data collected participants on sexual behaviors, testing, self-perceived susceptibility to infection. asked specifically their knowledge likeliness reduce risk infection. Results: sample pre-eligibility included 178 respondents. 20.5% (32) respondents reported being positive. After eligibility determined 99 analysis. 56.4% having little no yet would use Age strongest indicator independent variables acceptance statistically models regression Conclusions: Contrary original hypothesis, inverse relationship between ascertained current study. Some possible explanations this interesting finding are that risks benefits concerned about preventing themselves contracting HIV. Also if PrEP, it likely be at individual out pocket costs. factors influencing such high study able ascertain some these factors. These findings public health significance epidemiology United States further efforts.