Experiences in Healthcare Predicts Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Attitudes: A Brief Report on Adolescent Sexual Minority Males.

IF 2.7 2区医学 Q2 PUBLIC, ENVIRONMENTAL & OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH

AIDS and Behavior Pub Date : 2025-07-25 DOI:10.1007/s10461-025-04825-5

Trey V Dellucci, Leslie A Hulvershorn, Tamika C B Zapolski, Zachary W Adams, Tyrel J Starks

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Abstract

This study examines the association between healthcare experiences and LGBTQ + connectedness with beliefs about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among adolescent sexual minority males in romantic relationships. Results revealed that connection to the LGBTQ + community and comfort discussing sexual health with a healthcare provider was positively associated with perceived confidence in taking PrEP daily, while experiences of discrimination by a healthcare provider was negatively associated with the perceived PrEP effectiveness to prevent HIV. Findings highlight the importance of fostering an affirming environment for learning about HIV prevention and for increasing confidence in taking care of one's sexual health.

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医疗保健经验预测暴露前预防意识和态度：青少年性少数男性的简要报告。

本研究探讨了在恋爱关系中的青春期性少数男性中，医疗保健经历与LGBTQ +联系与暴露前预防（PrEP）信念之间的关系。结果显示，与LGBTQ +社区的联系以及与医疗服务提供者讨论性健康的舒适感与感知每天服用PrEP的信心呈正相关，而受到医疗服务提供者歧视的经历与感知PrEP预防艾滋病毒的有效性呈负相关。调查结果强调了培养一种肯定环境的重要性，以便了解预防艾滋病毒的知识，增强对照顾自己性健康的信心。

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