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ArticleAIDS and behavior2025

Opinions and Concerns Surrounding Long-Acting Injectable (LAI) and Oral HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Among Current and Former LAI and Oral PrEP Users.

Alice K Schaack, Maxwell B Allamong, Frances Hung, Richard T Barfield, Sarah M Wilson, Tina Watkins, Katherine Link, Mehri S McKellar

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Alice K SchaackDuke School of Medicine, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA. aliceschaack@gmail.com.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-2687-2160
Maxwell B AllamongSocial Science Research Institute, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-1534-0940
Frances HungDepartment of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8222-5662
Richard T BarfieldDepartment of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-6276-7704
Sarah M WilsonDepartment of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-1028-6028
Tina WatkinsDepartment of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Katherine LinkDepartment of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.
Mehri S McKellarDepartment of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, Duke University, Durham, NC, USA.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0003-2942-5398

Funding

Social and Behavioral Sciences CoreP30AI064518 · NIAID · DUKE UNIVERSITY · PI Nwora Lance Okeke · 2005 to 2026
$50.5M
Center for AIDS Research, Duke University 5P30 AI064518NIAID NIH HHS P30 AI064518
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Long-acting injectable (LAI) pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has potential to increase PrEP uptake and adherence. However, most studies investigating opinions about LAI PrEP were done prior to its approval. We administered a cross-sectional electronic survey to clients at an urban PrEP clinic in the U.S. South. Eligible participants were 18 + and had previously taken or been prescribed oral or LAI PrEP. They were asked their opinions on PrEP, barriers to access, perceived HIV risk, and PrEP stigma. Between January and April 2024, 123 people participated. Twenty-two (17.9%) used LAI PrEP, 80 (65.0%) oral PrEP, and 21 (17.1%) were not currently using PrEP. Most participants identified as men (87.8%), and mean age was 38.6 (range 19-78). Participants were 52.8% White, 27.6% Black, and 14.6% Latinx. 56.1% preferred injection versus daily oral pill. Common concerns about PrEP included side effects (n = 48), cost of medication (n = 21), and cost of clinic visits/tests (n = 21). Of those taking oral PrEP, 56.3% reported remaining on oral because LAI was not offered to them and/or they were not aware of it. Perceived HIV risk scores were on average higher for those not currently taking PrEP (not on = 26.8, SD = 6.54; LAI = 22.3, SD = 6.45; oral = 24.2, SD = 6.13). Overall, participants had low to moderate PrEP stigma scores. Despite majority preference for LAI PrEP, patients are frequently unaware of or not offered LAI. Common concerns about PrEP include side effects and costs. These data demonstrate the importance of improving LAI PrEP awareness and accessibility of choice.

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Anti-HIV AgentsHIV InfectionsPre-Exposure ProphylaxisAdministration, OralAdultAgedCross-Sectional StudiesDelayed-Action PreparationsFemaleHealth Knowledge, Attitudes, PracticeHumansInjectionsMaleMedication AdherenceMiddle AgedSocial StigmaAnti-HIV AgentsDelayed-Action PreparationsHIV preventionLong-acting injectable (LAI)Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)PrEP preferencesPrEP stigma

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PMID40524110
PMCPMC12484303

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