ArticlePrevention science : the official journal of the Society for Prevention Research2019
Gay and Bisexual Men's Strategies to Maintain Daily Adherence to Their HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Medication: Results from a Qualitative Study.
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- Barriers and Facilitators to PrEP Adherence among Transgender and Non-binary Individuals: A Mixed-Methods Analysis of Psychosocial Factors and Health Belief Model Constructs.AIDS and behavior · 2025Article
- Use of cognitive interviews to develop PrEP education for men in New York and Alabama.Patient education and counseling · 2025Article
- From Innovation to Implementation: The Evolution of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Future Implications.Pathogens (Basel, Switzerland) · 2023Review
- Socio-behavioral factors related to PrEP non-adherence among gay male PrEP users living in California and New York: A behavioral theory informed approach.Journal of behavioral medicine · 2022Article
- Safety and Pharmacokinetic Profiles of Long-Acting Injectable Antiretroviral Drugs for HIV-1 Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Randomized Trials.Frontiers in pharmacology · 2021Article
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Abstract
Since FDA approval in 2012, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has been adopted by key populations, including gay and bisexual men (GBM), to reduce their HIV transmission risk. Given that PrEP is optimally effective when taken as prescribed, it is critical to understand the adherence strategies GBM use. We conducted one-on-one, semi-structured interviews with GBM taking PrEP in 2015-2016 (n = 103). Using thematic analysis, we identified six adherence strategies, with most participants (84.3%) utilizing multiple strategies to maintain adequate adherence: (1) integrating PrEP into part of a daily routine, (2) using a pillbox, (3) cognitive strategies/visual cues, (4) setting recurring smartphone alarms or reminders, (5) keeping medication on oneself at all times, and (6) partner or peer support for reminders and/or pill sharing. Overall, participants reported high PrEP adherence (M = 1.6 missed doses in the prior 30 days), though nearly all described missing at least one dose unintentionally in the past. Participants credited their high levels of adherence in part to the strategies they adopted. Providers working with GBM prescribed PrEP, especially patients reporting difficulties with adherence, might consider recommending any or all of the six strategies described in this study.
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