Barriers and facilitators to PrEP use and HIV testing for subgroups of Latino sexual minority men.

Alyssa Lozano, Jahn Jaramillo, Guillermo Prado, Steven A Safren, Audrey Harkness
Author Information
  1. Alyssa Lozano: Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA. ORCID
  2. Jahn Jaramillo: Department of Public Health Sciences, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, University of Miami, Miami, FL, USA.
  3. Guillermo Prado: School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA.
  4. Steven A Safren: Department of Psychology, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA. ORCID
  5. Audrey Harkness: School of Nursing and Health Studies, University of Miami, Coral Gables, FL, USA. ORCID

Abstract

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and HIV testing inadequately reach Latino sexual minority men (LSMM), fueling HIV disparities. This study identified determinants of LSMM's PrEP use and HIV testing and examined differences across subgroups (i.e., age and immigration history). First, we identified the most to least endorsed barriers and facilitators of PrEP use and HIV testing among LSMM (1) over vs. under 40 years old, and (2) across immigration histories (U.S. born, recent immigrant, established immigrant). Next, we examined differences in barrier/facilitator ratings across these age and immigration status groups. Key overall determinants were cost, knowledge, and perceived benefit/need. However, there was variation in determinants across age groups (i.e., cost, affordability, navigation support, and normalization) and immigration statuses (i.e., language, immigration concerns, and HIV knowledge). There were also differences across service types; mistrust and concerns was a barrier related to PrEP but not HIV testing. We found unique and common multilevel factors across prevention services and subgroups. Language, cost, and clinic/system issues are key barriers in accessing HIV prevention that should be considered when developing implementation strategies to enhance the reach of these services to LSMM.

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Grants

  1. P30 MH116867/NIMH NIH HHS
  2. P30 MH133399/NIMH NIH HHS
  3. P30 AI073961/NIAID NIH HHS
  4. K23 MD015690/NIMHD NIH HHS
  5. U54 MD002266/NIMHD NIH HHS

MeSH Term

Adult
Humans
Male
Anti-HIV Agents
Hispanic or Latino
HIV Infections
Homosexuality, Male
Men
Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Health Services Accessibility
Emigrants and Immigrants
Age Factors

Chemicals

Anti-HIV Agents

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