Racial and ethnic differences in women’s HIV risk and attitudes towards pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the context of the substance use, violence, and depression syndemic

Willie, Tiara C.; Kershaw, Trace; Blackstock, Oni J.; Galvao, Rachel W.; Safon, Cara B.; Tekeste, Mehrit; Ogburn, Damon F.; Wilbourn, Brittany; Modrakovic, Djordje; Taggart, Tamara; Kaplan, Clair; Caldwell, Abigail; Calabrese, Sarah K.

doi:10.1080/09540121.2020.1762067

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“…Two cross-sectional studies examined depression as a part of syndemic conditions, finding no difference in PrEP interest between those with and without syndemic conditions. One study found that among 271 women at risk for HIV, having syndemic factors, including depression, alcohol consumption, illicit drug use, or transactional sex was not associated with lower likelihood of PrEP interest or intentions to use when controlling for sociodemographic variables [ 47 ]. Similarly, a study conducted with 151 Latino gay, bisexual, and other MSM in San Diego, California (CA) found that syndemic conditions, including depression, binge drinking, marijuana use, illicit polysubstance use, and childhood sexual abuse, were not associated with PrEP awareness or willingness to use [ 33 ].…”

Section: Depressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Scoping Review Investigating Relationships between Depression, Anxiety, and the PrEP Care Continuum in the United States

Miller

Harrison

Sanasi-Bhola

2021

IJERPH

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Men who have sex with men and transgender women in the United States are at increased risk for HIV and may benefit from pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a once-a-day pill to prevent HIV. Due to stigma and discrimination, sexual and gender minority (SGM) populations are also at risk for depression and anxiety. This scoping review sought to identify literature addressing relationships between the PrEP care continuum, depression, and anxiety among SGM individuals and others at high risk for HIV. We conducted a systematic review of four databases (i.e., PubMed, PsycInfo, Web of Science, Google Scholar) and identified 692 unique articles that were screened for inclusion criteria, with 51 articles meeting the final inclusion criteria. Data were extracted for key study criteria (e.g., geographic location, participant demographics, study design, main findings). Results suggest that while depression and anxiety are not associated with PrEP awareness or willingness to use, they can be barriers to seeking care and to PrEP adherence. However, empirical studies show that taking PrEP is associated with reductions in anxiety. Findings suggest the need to implement mental health screenings in PrEP clinical care. In addition, addressing systemic and structural issues that contribute to mental health disorders, as well as PrEP-related barriers, is critical.

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Section: Depressionmentioning

confidence: 99%

A Scoping Review Investigating Relationships between Depression, Anxiety, and the PrEP Care Continuum in the United States

Miller

Harrison

Sanasi-Bhola

2021

IJERPH

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“…There may also be important variability within communities. For instance, risk variables were associated with positive PrEP attitudes among Hispanic women, but not with non-Hispanic Black or non-Hispanic white women [25 ▪ ]. This finding signals the need to better understand intersectionality in contexts that shape differences in PrEP engagement.…”

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confidence: 94%

“…Associations between mental health and psychosocial variables with PrEP attitudes and uptake were also examined [24 ▪ ,25 ▪ ]. Co-occurring factors such as depression, substance use and IPV were associated with accepting PrEP attitudes and increased PrEP use in diverse populations, including Black MSM [24 ▪ ] and Hispanic women [25 ▪ ]. Findings suggested that many persons who may benefit from PrEP are being reached and are accessing PrEP to manage sexual risks.…”

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confidence: 99%

Context, COVID-19 and comorbidities: exploring emergent directions in syndemics and HIV research

Logie

Coelho

Kohrt

et al. 2022

Current Opinion in HIV and AIDS

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Purpose of reviewThe purpose of this review is to identify themes across articles that aimed to explore HIV-related syndemics in 2020 and 2021 and to discuss their implications for research on syndemics. Recent findingsWe identified 189 articles on syndemics between 2020 and 2021. Key themes across studies included COVID-19; mental health and psychosocial challenges; substance use; socio-structural factors; protective factors; and methodological approaches. COVID-19's implications for HIV syndemic research were discussed. Mental health and substance use research largely examined linkages with sexual practices or reduced HIV care retention. Researchers examined associations between socio-structural variables (e.g. poverty) and elevated HIV exposure, reduced HIV testing and poorer health. Concepts of water insecurity and 'ecosyndemics' were also raised, as was the importance of attending to noncommunicable diseases and comorbidities. Most studies did not assess interactions between health conditions, signalling the need for methodological grounding in the foundational concepts of syndemic theory.

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“…The unacceptable sociological, racial, and ethnic differences observed in AIDS are characteristic of the population most at risk for MPX, but have so far been largely ignored (9).…”

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Human monkeypox companionship and sexually transmitted diseases; lessons from the HIV pandemic for monkeypox response

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There are many unknowns and much uncertainty in connection with the recent monkeypox (MPX) outbreak. But is the world ready for a new common viral disease? The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of MPX companionship and STI diseases and in lessons where the HIV pandemic can be used to control MPX outbreaks. A critical literature review, based on the findings from 12 primary research articles. Explores the effects of MPX outbreak on HIV and the lessons that can be used from HIV to control MPX outbreaks. MPX outbreak affects different aspects of patients’ lives. With HIV and by learning from past epidemics of this disease, it is possible to reduce the number of injuries to patients and improve the services received and the quality of life of these patients.

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Racial and ethnic differences in women’s HIV risk and attitudes towards pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the context of the substance use, violence, and depression syndemic

Cited by 14 publications

References 46 publications

A Scoping Review Investigating Relationships between Depression, Anxiety, and the PrEP Care Continuum in the United States

A Scoping Review Investigating Relationships between Depression, Anxiety, and the PrEP Care Continuum in the United States

Context, COVID-19 and comorbidities: exploring emergent directions in syndemics and HIV research

Human monkeypox companionship and sexually transmitted diseases; lessons from the HIV pandemic for monkeypox response

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