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September 22, 2025Journal of Racial and Ethnic Health DisparitiesOpen Access

Navigating Access to Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): Black Men Who Have Sex With Men (BMSM) Voices Living in HIV Hotspots

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CMCarlos MahaffeyRJRohan D. JeremiahAOAndrew M. O’Neil

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Overview

Qualitative study highlights barriers faced by BMSM in accessing pre-exposure prophylaxis for HIV, suggesting multi-level solutions.

Key Points

  • PrEP access was significantly affected by stigma and misinformation, limiting uptake among BMSM.
  • Participants identified individual barriers such as low perceived risk for HIV and adherence issues.
  • Sociocultural factors included stigma and negative provider interactions impacting PrEP access.
  • Strategies to optimize PrEP access must adapt to the unique characteristics of the BMSM population.

Cite This Study

Mahaffey et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d46fd431b076d99fa6a3cahttps://doi.org/10.1007/s40615-025-02652-x
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  4. 4Sexual Risk Behaviors Among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) Using Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP): A Systematic Review2025
  5. 5Perception and barriers to access Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for HIV/AIDS (PrEP) among the MSM (men who have sex with men) Brazilian Amazon: A qualitative study2024