Social Networks |
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Cultural Influences on Sexual Health |
Latino culture influenced their willingness to discuss sexuality and HIV
Religious and conservative viewpoints decreased sexual health openness
Latino men must be seen as masculine
Latinos are reluctant to see a health care provider unless they are sick
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Attitudes About Peer Driven Intervention |
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Suggested Intervention Education Content |
Highlight the significance of protecting themselves from HIV and the benefits of PrEP
Be clear about PrEP efficacy
Educate that PrEP needs to be taken daily
Emphasize that PrEP protects against HIV but not other STDs
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Intervention Delivery |
Preferred an in-person meeting
Information could be supplemented through other avenues such as text messages or social media
In person conversations are more personable and offer opportunities for questions to be answered
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Preferred Interventionist |
Someone easy to talk to and compassionate
Someone familiar and/or culturally competent
Someone knowledgeable and enthusiastic about PrEP
Must have good communication skills and be sensitive to people’s needs
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Suggested Intervention Incentive |
Recommended amounts widely varied
Providing a set payment amount rather than payment for each referral may be more beneficial
Cash payment or gift cards are sufficient payment methods
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