Geosocial-networking
smartphone applications such as Grindr can help men who have sex with men (MSM)
meet sexual partners.
Given the high incidence of HIV in the Deep South, the
purpose of our study was to assess HIV risk and preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP)
awareness and use in a sample of HIV-uninfected, Grindr-using MSM residing in
Atlanta, Georgia (n = 84).
Most (n = 71; 84.6%) reported
being somewhat or very concerned about becoming HIV infected. Most
(n = 74; 88.1%) had been tested for HIV in their lifetimes.
About three
fourths (n = 65; 77.4%) were aware of PrEP, but only 11.9% currently
used the medication. HIV continues to disproportionately impact MSM and
represents a significant source of concern.
As the number of new infections
continues to rise, it is important to decrease risks associated with
acquisition and transmission of HIV by increasing rates of HIV testing and the
use of biobehavioral interventions such as PrEP.
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By:
William.Goedel@nyumc.org
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