E Rodriguez, A L Johnson, L Craker, S Butts, M Kanamori, Susanne Doblecki-Lewis
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Abstract
Test-to-PrEP, a bundled HIV self-test (HIVST) and PrEP educational kit was distributed to the social networks (SN) of PrEP clients using social network strategies (SNS). PrEP clients (n = 100) distributed kits to their SN members (n = 415). Multilevel analysis assessed the relationship between demographic/network characteristics and likelihood of PrEP discussions. Higher network density (e.g., the level of linkage among network members) and daily contact were associated with having previously talked about PrEP. Networks that were denser (more ties/connections), more frequently in contact, and had a relationship type that assumes greater closeness (proximal relations) resulted in greater likelihood of having had PrEP conversations. This work demonstrates the feasibility of using SNS to increase routine HIV testing and PrEP knowledge. The Test-To-PrEP SNS strategy is a promising tool to increase HIV prevention and care access to all who may benefit.
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AIDS and Behavior provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS. This bimonthly journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers that address all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews. provides an international venue for the scientific exchange of research and scholarly work on the contributing factors, prevention, consequences, social impact, and response to HIV/AIDS. This bimonthly journal publishes original peer-reviewed papers that address all areas of AIDS behavioral research including: individual, contextual, social, economic and geographic factors that facilitate HIV transmission; interventions aimed to reduce HIV transmission risks at all levels and in all contexts; mental health aspects of HIV/AIDS; medical and behavioral consequences of HIV infection - including health-related quality of life, coping, treatment and treatment adherence; and the impact of HIV infection on adults children, families, communities and societies. The journal publishes original research articles, brief research reports, and critical literature reviews.5 Year Impact Factor: 2.965 (2008) Section ''SOCIAL SCIENCES, BIOMEDICAL'': Rank 5 of 29 Section ''PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH'': Rank 9 of 76
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