PrEP access affected by COVID-19 is associated with increased odds of HIV seroconversion has been published in Journal of Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndromes!

The study how pandemic-related changes to PrEP access and sexual activity influence sexually transmitted infection (STI) status and HIV seroconversion among Black and Hispanic/Latino sexual minority men and gender diverse (SMMGD) individuals. It was found that SMMGD who reported greater impact to their sexual activity during the pandemic and a greater number of sexual partners were more likely to report a positive STI test. Also, compared with those who did not report pandemic-related changes to PrEP access, SMMGD who did report changes to PrEP access had significantly higher odds of HIV seroconversion.

To read more about this study, you can read the full article here. To view all of the lab’s publications, see our Publications page.

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