Methods

Black and Latinx gender-diverse individuals residing in or near Long Beach, California.

Constructs Measured

• Demographic information
• Knowledge and perceptions of PrEP
• PrEP/PEP use history
• PrEP community norms
• PrEP stigma
• HIV stigma
• Perception of HIV risk
• Experiences of discrimination
• Medical mistrust

Data Collection

Data was collected through an online Qualtrics survey (~25 minutes), administered via a personalized link sent by text or email, through a study device during in-person outreach, or on the participant's own device. A paper backup was available if needed.

Participants were first screened through a 7-question Qualtrics screener that asked about age, location, gender identity, sexual orientation, HIV status, PrEP use, and sexual activity in the past 6 months.

Recruitment

Recruitment was conducted through social media (Instagram), community event outreach, and flyer distribution.

Healthcare providers serving the Long Beach area who are involved in HIV prevention and/or PrEP delivery.

Constructs Measured

• Demographic information and employment context (services provided, clients served)
• PrEP knowledge
• Provider attitudes toward PrEP and persons living with HIV
• Medical mistrust
• Individual and institutional barriers to prescribing PrEP
• Potential strategies to improve access to and engagement in PrEP

Data Collection

Data was collected through one of two methods: an online Qualtrics survey (~20 minutes) sent via personalized email link, or a one-on-one qualitative interview offered as an alternative.

Interviews could be held on Zoom (video/audio recorded, audio-only file retained for transcription), by phone, or in person, and explored the same topics as the survey.

Recruitment

Recruitment relied on email outreach, the City of Long Beach HIV Planning Group (HPG) network, and in-person visits to health clinics.