Awareness and acceptability of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among students at two historically Black universities (HBCU): a cross-sectional survey

Awareness and acceptability of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among students at two historically Black universities (HBCU): a cross-sectional survey

Abstract Background Despite young African American adults (ages 18–24) being among the highest risk groups for HIV infection, little is known about their awareness of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) – a once daily pill shown to be > 90% effective in preventing HIV. To explore awareness and ac...

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Main Authors: Nwora Lance Okeke, Tony McLaurin, Ruth Gilliam-Phillips, David H. Wagner, Valerie J. Barnwell, Yolanda M. Johnson, Osaffo James, Padonda B. Webb, Sharon D. Parker, Bendu Hill, Mehri S. McKellar, John T. Mitchell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2021-05-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
HIV
Pre-exposure prophylaxis
PrEP
Historically black colleges and universities
Sexual health
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10996-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-021-10996-2

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