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Willingness to Take PrEP for HIV Prevention: The Combined Effects of Race/Ethnicity and Provider Trust

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Blacks and Hispanics/Latinos are disproportionately burdened by HIV compared to non-Hispanic Whites, as evidenced by higher HIV incidence, prevalence, and deaths attributable to AIDS. Increasing the use of novel prevention techniques such as Truvada for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) could greatly help in reducing these disparities by lowering HIV incidence among these higher risk groups. Trust in providers, which may differ by race and ethnicity, may influence willingness to take PrEP. This study explores the moderating effect of race/ethnicity on trust in one's primary care provider (PCP) on PrEP willingness. This study found a significant association between PCP trust and PrEP willingness, with those with greater trust having 3.24 times the adjusted odds of being willing to try PrEP. Results regarding the effects of race and ethnicity on these outcomes, however, were inconclusive. Results indicate the importance of fostering trust between PrEP-prescribing PCPs and their patients.

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HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

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SCImago Journal & Country Rank
FuenteAIDS Education and Prevention
Cuartil año de publicaciónNo disponible
Volumen30
Issue1
Páginas1 - 12
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ISSN0899-9546

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