A major goal in the fight against the HIV epidemic is increasing Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence among cisgender gay and bisexual men (GBM), a population who makes up the majority of new HIV infections. When taken as recommended, PrEP is a highly effective once-daily pill that significantly reduces the chance of contracting HIV.
GBM have a higher prevalence of alcohol use than in the overall population, however the impact of alcohol use and misuse on PrEP adherence is less established. This study will therefore explore the effect alcohol use has on PrEP adherence among cisgender GBM.
Over approximately 3 months, 100 participants will complete quantitative surveys, ecological momentary assessments (e.g. daily diaries), qualitative interviews, and dried blood spot tests for prep adherence and alcohol use. The findings from this study will be used to identify factors related to alcohol use that can used in interventions to increase PrEP adherence.
Dr. Drew A. Westmoreland
Dr. Christian Grov
Dr. Honoria Guarino
Dr. Deborah Hasin
Dr. H. Jonathon Rendina
Dr. Denis Nash
Dr. David Pantalone
Dr. Morgan Philbin
Dr. Tyler Wray
Fatima Zohra
Michelle Dearolf
This study is funded by a K01 Mentored Research Scientist Career Development Award awarded by the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism
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