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0061/2022 - HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men: peer communication, engagement and social networks
A profilaxia pré-exposição ao HIV (PrEP) entre homens que fazem sexo com homens: comunicação, engajamento e redes sociais de pares

Author:

• Lorruan Alves dos Santos - Santos, L. A. - <lorruanalves@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6169-9455

Co-author(s):

• Alexandre Grangeiro - Grangeiro, A. - <ale.grangeiro@gmail.com>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5157-0597
• Marcia Thereza Couto - Couto, M. T. - <marthet@usp.br>
ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5233-4190


Abstract:

HIV Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has renewed optimism in controlling the HIV epidemic, despite its continued growth among men who have sex with men (MSM). The popularity of dating-sexual dating apps and digital media platforms in exchanging information and experiences about PrEP on peer social networks is recognised. However, studies on contexts, motivations and scope in HIV prevention are scarce. The article aims to understand the dynamics of virtual and face-to-face peer networks among MSM for the decision to use PrEP, its disclosure and publicity. Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews with 48 PrEP usersfive Brazilian cities. Most interviewees share information and experiences about PrEP in peer social networks. However, its publication reveals tensions arisingthe permanence of stigmas associated with homosexuality and HIV. The protagonism in exposing the use of PrEP expresses commitment to attracting new users. The relevance of peer social networks in sharing experiences and information about PrEP has the potential to diversify the target audience and expand and democratise PrEP coverage in the country.

Keywords:

Socialal Networking, Online Social Networking, Sexual and Gender Minorities, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis, HIV

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Santos, L. A., Grangeiro, A., Couto, M. T.. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men who have sex with men: peer communication, engagement and social networks. Cien Saude Colet [periódico na internet] (2022/Apr). [Citado em 27/09/2024]. Está disponível em: http://cienciaesaudecoletiva.com.br/en/articles/hiv-preexposure-prophylaxis-prep-among-men-who-have-sex-with-men-peer-communication-engagement-and-social-networks/18317



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