학술논문
Best practices for identifying men who have sex with men for corrections-based pre-exposure prophylaxis provision
Document Type
article
Source
Health & Justice, Vol 7, Iss 1, Pp 1-4 (2019)
Subject
Language
English
ISSN
2194-7899
Abstract
Abstract Purpose Men who have sex with men (MSM) who are incarcerated are at increased risk for HIV acquisition, yet there are challenges associated with disclosing sexual identity/orientation among people who are incarcerated. Methods The current study used semi-structured, qualitative interviews to explore attitudes and awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among 26 MSM who were incarcerated at the Rhode Island Department of Corrections. Results Participants noted variable levels of willingness to disclose sexual identity/orientation. Conclusions CJ institutions should consider involving medical staff and outside agencies when using the CDC PrEP guidelines or consider a WHO-based, rather than behavior-based, approach to determining candidacy for PrEP.