Most Latino gay, bisexual, and other sexual minority men (SMM) report being aware of PrEP, but significant gaps remain in PrEP use, according to findings published in JAIDS. Jane J. Lee, PhD, MSW, and colleagues used data from the 2014-2020 cycles of the American Men’s Internet Survey to assess the PrEP care continuum for Latino gay, bisexual, and other SMM (N=9,010). Among 2,283 Latino SMM in 2020, 84% described PrEP awareness, 30% had talked about PrEP with a clinician, 15% reported using PrEP in the past year, and 12% were currently using PrEP. Awareness of PrEP increased from 52% in 2014 to 84% in 2020, while PrEP use in the previous year increased from 4% in 2014 to 15% in 2020. Multivariable models showed that age and PrEP eligibility were associated with PrEP use in the past year. Urban-rural classification was linked to current PrEP use. “Significant gaps remain in this population in discussing PrEP with a provider and using PrEP that require tailored strategies to enhance access to HIV prevention services,” Dr. Lee and colleagues wrote.
