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Motivations for PrEP-Related Interpersonal Communication Among Women Who Inject Drugs: A Qualitative Egocentric Network Study
Qualitative health research, v 31(1), pp 86-99
01 Jan 2021
PMID: 32869694
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Abstract
A qualitative egocentric social network approach was taken to explore motivations for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)-related communication between women who inject drugs and network members. Eligible participants were HIV-negative, 18 years or older, and participating in a PrEP demonstration project in Philadelphia, PA, USA. The study employed content analysis of in-depth interviews to identify themes related to contextual and relational factors impacting PrEP communication within networks. Participants (n= 20) named on average three network members, resulting in a total of 57 unique relationships. PrEP conversations occurred within 30 of the 57 relationships, and motivations were to benefit others, to benefit themselves, and due to a sense of obligation. Some conversations also occurred when a peer unexpectedly found their pills. Taking a qualitative approach to network analysis provided a nuanced understanding of how interpersonal characteristics motivated PrEP conversations. Network interventions that facilitate information diffusion and social support may increase PrEP uptake and adherence among women who inject drugs.
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- Title
- Motivations for PrEP-Related Interpersonal Communication Among Women Who Inject Drugs: A Qualitative Egocentric Network Study
- Creators
- Marisa Felsher - Drexel Univ, Philadelphia, PA 19104 USAEmmanuel Koku - Drexel UniversityStephen Lankenau - Drexel UniversityKathleen Brady - Philadelphia Department of Public HealthScarlett Bellamy - Drexel UniversityAlexis M. Roth - Drexel University
- Publication Details
- Qualitative health research, v 31(1), pp 86-99
- Publisher
- Sage
- Number of pages
- 14
- Grant note
- R21 DA043417 / NIDA NIH HHS; United States Department of Health & Human Services; National Institutes of Health (NIH) - USA; NIH National Institute on Drug Abuse (NIDA)
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Language
- English
- Academic Unit
- Sociology; Epidemiology and Biostatistics; Community Health and Prevention
- Web of Science ID
- WOS:000565275100001
- Scopus ID
- 2-s2.0-85090163434
- Other Identifier
- 991019168761704721
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