The underutilization of PrEP for HIV prevention in Black women at risk of HIV acquisition.

The three research questions
associated with this study are as follows:

1.    
What are the main factors contributing to the limited
adoption of PrEP among Black cisgender women who are at risk of acquiring HIV?

2.    
What specific barriers related to healthcare provider-patient
communication hinder PrEP uptake among Black cisgender women?

3.    
What strategies and interventions would be successful
in increasing PrEP utilization among Black cisgender women?

• Sample Questions for the Focus group.
1. What do you know about
   PrEP for women to prevent HIV?
• How did
  you find out about PreP?
2. What do you think and
   feel about PrEP as a way to prevent HIV?
•  Are there any myths or barriers that
  keep women from thinking about or using PrEP
3. From your personal
   perspective and experiences, how do Black women perceive their risk of
   contracting HIV?
• What
  factors or considerations contribute to this perception within the
  community?
4. In your opinion, how
   can healthcare providers improve their communication and education
   strategies to effectively engage women in discussions about PrEP?
5. What factors do you
   think about when you’re thinking about using PrEP to prevent HIV?
• What are
  some specific things that make you more or less likely to use PrEP?
6. From your knowledge or
   experiences, what strategies or interventions have been successful in
   promoting PrEP uptake and adherence among cisgender women in previous
   research or programs?
7. Are there any
   cultural, social, or structural factors that influence cisgender women’s
   access to PrEP, and how can these barriers be addressed?
8. How can healthcare
   systems or community based organizations best tailor their services and
   resources to meet the specific needs of cisgender women in relation to
   PrEP and HIV prevention?