Diverging bar chart showing responses to PrEP acceptability items measuring appeal, fit, and ease of use. Bars to the right indicate agreement, while bars to the left indicate disagreement. Higher acceptability suggests fewer attitudinal barriers to PrEP uptake. How to read: Bars extending right of zero indicate agreement; bars extending left indicate disagreement. Longer bars mean a higher percentage of respondents.
Responses to PrEP-related stigma statements. Stigma around PrEP use can deter individuals from seeking or maintaining treatment, even when they are aware of its benefits. How to read: Bars extending right of zero indicate agreement; bars extending left indicate disagreement. Longer bars mean a higher percentage of respondents.
Perceived social norms around PrEP use. Social norms reflect how respondents believe their peers and community view PrEP, which can strongly influence individual behavior. How to read: Bars extending right of zero indicate agreement; bars extending left indicate disagreement. Longer bars mean a higher percentage of respondents.
Distribution of the composite Acceptability (Appeal, Fit, Ease) score. Higher scores indicate more favorable attitudes toward PrEP.
Distribution of the PrEP stigma composite score. Higher scores reflect greater perceived stigma associated with PrEP use.
Distribution of the social norms composite score. Higher scores indicate stronger perceived social support for PrEP use.
Box plot comparing PrEP acceptability scores across racial/ethnic groups. The box shows the interquartile range and the line marks the median.
PrEP acceptability score distribution by gender identity. Differences may reflect varying levels of perceived relevance and fit of PrEP across gender groups.
PrEP stigma scores by race/ethnicity. Elevated stigma in certain groups may indicate the need for culturally tailored destigmatization efforts.
PrEP stigma across income categories. Economic vulnerability may intersect with stigma to create compounding barriers to PrEP access.
PrEP stigma compared by gender identity. Gender-specific stigma patterns can inform targeted communication strategies.
PrEP acceptability by income level. Income-related differences in acceptability may reflect concerns about cost, access, and perceived need.
Social norms scores by race/ethnicity. Community-level norms around PrEP can differ based on cultural context and community health messaging.
Social norms scores by gender identity. Perceived peer support for PrEP can vary across gender groups and influence willingness to initiate PrEP.
EHE Community Survey, Long Beach CA (N=393–396)
All scales range from 1 to 5. AAF = Acceptability (Appeal, Fit, Ease). Stigma items capture anticipatory stigma around PrEP use.