Open AccessApplying the Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations to Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Initiation Among Women Who Inject Drugs
Author(s) -
Marisa Felsher,
Scarlett Bellamy,
Brogan Piecara,
Barbara Van Der Pol,
Rose Laurano,
Alexis M. Roth
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
aids education and prevention
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.309
H-Index - 73
eISSN - 1943-2755
pISSN - 0899-9546
DOI - 10.1521/aeap.2020.32.6.486
Subject(s) - pre exposure prophylaxis , medicine , attendance , family medicine , condom , demography , human immunodeficiency virus (hiv) , men who have sex with men , syphilis , sociology , economics , economic growth
This study used Behavioral Model for Vulnerable Populations (BMVP) to identify factors associated with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) initiation among women who inject drugs (WWID) when PrEP was offered at a syringe services program (SSP). Participants ( n = 89) were WWID, $ge18 years, and eligible for PrEP. Most (69) initiated PrEP. Chi square and t tests were used to identify bivariate relationships between BMVP factors and PrEP initiation. A greater proportion of PrEP initiators (compared to non-initiators) reported sexual assault, frequent SSP attendance, earning $ge$5,000 annually and inconsistent condom use. Findings can inform the development of gender-specific strategies to promote PrEP among WWID.