The goal of the proposed research is to design a peer-based community intervention focused on addressing HIV stigma, and peer support to increase PrEP initiation in Prince George's County, MD. Participants will attend intervention events focused on stigma reduction and building community. Researchers will compare intervention and control group participants to see if there in a difference in PrEP initiation and adherence.
Age range
18 Years
Sex
MALE
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Number of participants with a PreP prescription within one month of intervention completion.
Timeframe: Within 1 month of intervention completion.
Number of participants with a positive blood spot test for PrEP 6 months following the intervention.
Timeframe: 6 months post-intervention.