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Knowledge and Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among an Online Sample of Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City

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

Published in: AIDS and Behavior | Issue 6/2013

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.

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Title: Knowledge and Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Among an Online Sample of Young Men Who Have Sex with Men in New York City
Authors: Katherine B. Rucinski
Nana P. Mensah
Kent A. Sepkowitz
Blayne H. Cutler
M. Monica Sweeney
Julie E. Myers
Publication date: 01-07-2013
Publisher: Springer US
Published in: AIDS and Behavior / Issue 6/2013
Print ISSN: 1090-7165
Electronic ISSN: 1573-3254
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-013-0443-y

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