Differential Associations of Depressive Symptomology to HIV Care Engagement Among Young Black Sexual Minority Men with HIV (YBSMM+) in the US South: A Multi-Group Analysis of Mood, Intimate Partner Violence, and Alcohol Use

Ramos, Stephen D.; Vincent, Wilson; Siconolfi, Daniel E.; Pollack, Lance M.; Horvath, Keith J.; Campbell, Chadwick K.; Tebbetts, Scott; Kegeles, Susan M.; Storholm, Erik D.

doi:10.1007/s10461-023-04186-x

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“…For others, taking a daily pill can be a constant reminder that they are living with HIV [7], which can interfere with their experience of taking ART. Experiences of trauma, including childhood sexual abuse, intimate partner violence (IPV), and other forms of violence, have a negative influence on ART adherence and HIV treatment outcomes among SMM [8][9][10][11]. The sequalae of traumatic experiences can include poor mental health or substance use, both of which are associated with poorer adherence and viral non-suppression [9].…”

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LAI-ART Awareness, Willingness, Barriers and Facilitators among Black Sexual Minority Men Living with HIV in the US South

Campbell,

Kielhold,

Reynolds

et al. 2024

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Black sexual minority men (BSMM) continue to bear a disproportionate burden of HIV in the United States, with the highest incidence and prevalence in the southern region of the country. In Texas, BSMM living with HIV (BSMM+) have the lowest rates of viral suppression of all SMM and have lower antiretroviral treatment (ART) adherence than white and Hispanic SMM. Long-acting injectable ART (LAI-ART) can potentially overcome several barriers to daily oral ART adherence (e.g., stigma, forgetfulness, pill fatigue). However, little is known about the knowledge, willingness, barriers, and facilitators regarding LAI-ART among BSMM+. From July 2022 to September 2023, we conducted in-depth, semi-structured interviews with 27 BSMM+ from the Houston and Dallas Metropolitan Areas, Texas. Data were analyzed using a thematic analysis approach. Most men knew about LAI-ART, but their understanding varied based on their existing sources of information. Some men were enthusiastic, some were cautious, and some reported no interest in LAI-ART. Barriers to LAI-ART included a lack of public insurance coverage of LAI-ART; fear of needles and side effects; the frequency of injection visits; the requirement of viral suppression before switching from oral ART to LAI-ART; and satisfaction with oral daily ART. Motivators of LAI-ART uptake included the eliminated burden of daily pills and reduced anxiety about possibly missing doses. BSMM+ may be among those who could most benefit from LAI-ART, though more research is needed to understand which factors influence their willingness and how the barriers to LAI-ART might be addressed, particularly among diverse communities of SMM of color.

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