Longitudinal pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) acceptability, initiation and adherence among criminal justice-involved adults in the USA: the Southern PrEP Cohort Study (SPECS) protocol.

Katherine H LeMastersCarrie OserMariah CowellKatie MollanKathryn NowotnyLauren Brinkley-Rubinstein

Published in: BMJ open (2021)

PrEP initiation and sustained use rates are unknown among CJ-involved adults. This research will identify individual, social and structural factors that predict PrEP initiation and use. Data generated from the study have the potential to guide research and the development and tailoring of PrEP interventions to CJ-involved populations and provide context to HIV-related outcomes for those with CJ experiences.

Keyphrases

men who have sex with men
hiv testing
hiv positive
randomized controlled trial
mental health
healthcare
hepatitis c virus
human immunodeficiency virus
antiretroviral therapy
physical activity
hiv aids
machine learning
electronic health record
type diabetes
metabolic syndrome
climate change
mental illness