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Development of a Mobile App to Increase the Uptake of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Latino Sexual Minority Men: Qualitative Needs Assessment

Citation

Cantos VD, Hagen K, Duarte AP, et al. Development of a Mobile App to Increase the Uptake of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Among Latino Sexual Minority Men: Qualitative Needs Assessment. JMIR Form Res. 2023;7:e43844. doi:10.2196/43844

Implementation stage:

Pre-Implementation

Implementation outcomes reported:

Acceptability, Appropriateness, Feasibility, Adoption

Continuum target addressed:

HIV testing, PrEP initiation, PrEP persistence, Linkage to preventative care

Geography:

Fulton County-GA, DeKalb County-GA

Study Participant Classification:

Recipients of care

Plain Language Objectives

The researchers interviewed Latino sexual minority men in Atlanta to understand barriers to PrEP and design a mobile app that could direct users to trustworthy, affordable, culturally responsive services.

Plain Language Abstract

Latino sexual minority men use pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP, less often than White peers and may face distinct access barriers. Researchers interviewed 13 Latino men in Atlanta about PrEP and possible features for SaludFindr, a proposed HIV prevention app. Participants described stigma shaped by religion and family, low perceived eligibility, lack of insurance, cost, side-effect concerns, limited Spanish information, immigration fears, work conflicts, and few clinics offering culturally matched services. Trusted providers were seen as facilitators, especially those experienced with PrEP, Latino, or supportive of LGBTQIA+ communities. Participants strongly favored an app with private information and a tailored clinic list. Spanish services and free or low-cost care were the most important clinic criteria. Only eight of 47 Atlanta clinics in a federal locator met at least two main criteria. The study informed app development but did not test the finished application or its effect on PrEP uptake. The authors concluded that accessible, community-driven digital navigation warrants further implementation and evaluation.

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