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The Potential of Telecommunication Technology to Address Racial/Ethnic Disparities in HIV PrEP Awareness, Uptake, Adherence, and Persistence in Care: A Review.

Authors :
Evans, Kimberly N.
Hassan, Rashida
Townes, Ashley
Buchacz, Kate
Smith, Dawn K.
Source :
AIDS & Behavior; Dec2022, Vol. 26 Issue 12, p3878-3888, 11p, 1 Diagram, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in preventing new HIV infection, but uptake remains challenging among Black and Hispanic/Latino persons. The purpose of this review was to understand how studies have used electronic telecommunication technology to increase awareness, uptake, adherence, and persistence in PrEP care among Black and Hispanic/Latino persons and how it can reduce social and structural barriers that contribute to disparities in HIV infection. Of the 1114 articles identified, 10 studies were eligible. Forty percent (40%) of studies focused on Black or Hispanic/Latino persons and 80% addressed social and structural barriers related to PrEP use such as navigation or access to PrEP. Mobile health designs were more commonly used (50%) compared to telehealth (30%) and e-health (20%) designs. There is a need to increase the development of telecommunications interventions that address the needs of Black and Hispanic/Latino persons often challenged with uptake and adherent use of PrEP. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10907165
Volume :
26
Issue :
12
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AIDS & Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
160075785
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-022-03715-4