Acceptability of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) as an HIV Prevention Strategy: Barriers and Facilitators to PrEP Uptake among At-Risk Peruvian Populations

Jerome T Galea, Janni J. Kinsler, Ximena Salazar, Sung-Jae Lee, Maziel Giron, Jennifer N. Sayles, Carlos Cáceres, William E. Cunningham

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Abstract

This study examined Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) acceptability among female sex workers, male-to-female transgendered persons, and men who have sex with men in Lima, Peru. Focus groups explored social issues associated with PrEP acceptability and conjoint analysis assessed preferences among eight hypothetical PrEP scenarios with varying attribute profiles and their relative impact on acceptability. Conjoint analysis revealed that PrEP acceptability ranged from 19.8 to 82.5 out of a possible score of 100 across the eight hypothetical PrEP scenarios. Out-of-pocket cost had the greatest impact on PrEP acceptability (25.2, p < 0.001), followed by efficacy (21.4, p < 0.001) and potential side effects (14.7, p < 0.001). Focus group data supported these findings, and also revealed that potential sexual risk disinhibition, stigma and discrimination associated with PrEP use, and mistrust of health care professionals were also concerns. These issues will require careful attention when planning for PrEP roll-out if proven efficacious in ongoing clinical trials.

Original languageAmerican English
JournalInternational Journal of STD and AIDS
Volume22
DOIs
StatePublished - May 1 2011
Externally publishedYes

Keywords

  • South America
  • HIV
  • MSM
  • FSW
  • PrEP Acceptability

Disciplines

  • Social and Behavioral Sciences
  • Social Work

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