Knowledge and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis among an online sample of young men who have sex with men in New York City

Katherine B. Rucinski; Nana P. Mensah; Kent A. Sepkowitz; Blayne H. Cutler; M. Monica Sweeney; Julie E. Myers

doi:10.1007/s10461-013-0443-y

Knowledge and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis among an online sample of young men who have sex with men in New York City

Katherine B. Rucinski
, Nana P. Mensah
, Kent A. Sepkowitz
, Blayne H. Cutler
, M. Monica Sweeney
, Julie E. Myers

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Abstract

Understanding prior knowledge and experience with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men (MSM) is critical to its implementation. In fall 2011, NYC MSM were recruited via banner advertisements on six popular dating websites and asked questions about their knowledge and use of PrEP (n = 329). Overall, 123 (38 %) respondents reported knowledge of PrEP, of whom two (1.5 %) reported PrEP use in the past 6 months. Knowledge of PrEP was associated with high educational attainment, gay identity and recent HIV testing, suggesting an uneven dissemination of information about PrEP and missed opportunities for education. To avoid disparities in use during scale-up, MSM should be provided with additional information about PrEP.

Original language	English (US)
Pages (from-to)	2180-2184
Number of pages	5
Journal	AIDS and behavior
Volume	17
Issue number	6
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-013-0443-y
State	Published - Jul 2013
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

HIV prevention
MSM
Pre-exposure prophylaxis

ASJC Scopus subject areas

Social Psychology
Public Health, Environmental and Occupational Health
Infectious Diseases

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