Elevated HIV Prevalence and Correlates of PrEP Use Among a Community Sample of Black Men Who Have Sex With Men

Abstract

The high prevalence of HIV infection among BMSM reporting PrEP use is concerning. It does not, however, challenge the efficacy of PrEP itself but rather the uptake of the surrounding preventative package including behavioral risk reduction support, sexually transmitted infection treatment, and medication adherence counseling. Further research to understand barriers to fully effective PrEP is needed to guide operational and behavioral interventions that close the gap on incident infection.