Table 6.
Comparison of PrEP self-efficacy by age group.
| Variable | Age group (n1, n2) | No-intention | Intention | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Self-efficacy a | ||||
| If I really wanted to, I could use PrEP daily for HIV prevention | 18–24 (n1 = 439, n2 = 43) | 4.0 ± 1.1 | 4.4 ± 0.9 | <0.01 |
| 25–34 (n1 = 526, n2 = 55) | 4.0 ± 1.1 | 4.4 ± 1.0 | <0.01 | |
| 35–44 (n1 = 121, n2 = 19) | 3.9 ± 1.2 | 4.8 ± 0.5 | <0.01 | |
| 45–54 (n1 = 59, n2 = 5) | 3.5 ± 1.6 | 4.6 ± 0.5 | 0.11 | |
| 55+ (n1 = 36, n2 = 8) | 3.5 ± 1.6 | 4.0 ± 1.4 | 0.42 | |
| If I really wanted to, I could remember to take the pill every day | 18–24 (n1 = 439, n2 = 43) | 3.9 ± 1.1 | 4.3 ± 1.1 | 0.08 |
| 25–34 (n1 = 526, n2 = 55) | 4.0 ± 1.2 | 4.6 ± 1.0 | <0.01 | |
| 35–44 (n1 = 120, n2 = 19) | 3.9 ± 1.2 | 4.6 ± 0.8 | 0.02 | |
| 45–54 (n1 = 59, n2 = 5) | 3.9 ± 1.5 | 4.4 ± 0.5 | 0.44 | |
| 55+ (n1 = 36, n2 = 8) | 4.0 ± 1.4 | 4.4 ± 1.4 | 0.53 | |
| If I really wanted to, I could take the pill every day, even if it gave me a stomachache | 18–24 (n1 = 439, n2 = 43) | 2.9 ± 1.3 | 3.8 ± 1.4 | <0.01 |
| 25–34 (n1 = 525, n2 = 55) | 2.9 ± 1.4 | 4.0 ± 1.3 | <0.01 | |
| 35–44 (n1 = 121, n2 = 18) | 3.0 ± 1.4 | 4.4 ± 1.0 | <0.01 | |
| 45–54 (n1 = 59, n2 = 5) | 2.9 ± 1.5 | 3.6 ± 1.1 | 0.31 | |
| 55+ (n1 = 36, n2 = 8) | 3.0 ± 1.5 | 3.9 ± 1.8 | 0.15 | |
| I could use PrEP for HIV prevention, even if my main partner didn’t want me to | 18–24 (n1 = 438, n2 = 43) | 4.2 ± 1.0 | 4.6 ± 0.8 | <0.01 |
| 25–34 (n1 = 525, n2 = 55) | 4.1 ± 1.2 | 4.7 ± 0.9 | <0.01 | |
| 35–44 (n1 = 121, n2 = 19) | 4.1 ± 1.2 | 4.6 ± 1.0 | 0.053 | |
| 45–54 (n1 = 59, n2 = 5) | 3.9 ± 1.5 | 4.4 ± 0.9 | 0.45 | |
| 55+ (n1 = 36, n2 = 8) | 4.1 ± 1.2 | 4.4 ± 1.4 | 0.52 | |
| I just can’t take pills | 18–24 (n1 = 438, n2 = 43) | 1.9 ± 1.2 | 1.7 ± 1.3 | 0.27 |
| 25–34 (n1 = 526, n2 = 55) | 2.0 ± 1.2 | 1.6 ± 1.2 | 0.04 | |
| 35–44 (n1 = 121, n2 = 19) | 2.1 ± 1.4 | 1.9 ± 1.4 | 0.55 | |
| 45–54 (n1 = 59, n2 = 5) | 2.2 ± 1.4 | 1.6 ± 0.9 | 0.36 | |
| 55+ (n1 = 36, n2 = 8) | 2.1 ± 1.4 | 1.9 ± 1.5 | 0.74 |
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Numerical data are presented as mean ± SD. Scores range from +1 to +5. The n1, n2 in the second column indicates the number of subjects answering the question without intention and with intention to use PrEP, respectively.
PrEP, Pre-exposure prophylaxis.