Table 3.
Associated codes of the theme Internal Locus of Control.
| Category of Themes | Themes | Codes (n = 1217) | Frequency of Codes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Internal Locus of Control | |||
| Perceived PrEP knowledge | 13 codes | ||
| Perception that PrEP is not for heterosexual people | 28 * | ||
| Perception that PrEP is for gay men | 24 * | ||
| Perception that PrEP eligibility is based on sexual orientation | 23 * | ||
| Concern about PrEP’s side effects | 19 | ||
| Perception that PrEP is for people who inject drugs | 13 | ||
| Perception that PrEP is for people who inject drugs | 13 | ||
| Research participation serving as access to PrEP knowledge | 12 | ||
| Perception that PrEP is for risky lifestyles | 11 | ||
| Concern about PrEP’s side effects with pre-existing conditions | 9 | ||
| Perception that taking PrEP promotes risky behavior | 4 | ||
| Personal knowledge that PrEP is for women | 3 | ||
| Concern for PrEP not being studied in cis women | 1 | ||
| Awareness of lack of knowledge on PrEP may prompt willingness to learn more | 4 | ||
| PrEP Willingness | 6 codes | ||
| Stigma around PrEP uptake | 10 | ||
| Reasons women might be hesitant towards taking PrEP | 8 | ||
| Reasons why cis Black women might be willing to take PrEP | 6 | ||
| Awareness of lack of knowledge on PrEP may prompt willingness to learn more | 4 | ||
| Self-awareness of lack of knowledge on PrEP | 2 | ||
| Certainty that PrEP is not an option | 2 | ||
| Knowledge of PrEP as a prevention tool | 8 codes | ||
| Perception that PrEP offers safety | 29 * | ||
| PrEP empowers ability to control personal sexual health | 20 * | ||
| Perception that PrEP offers freedom | 19 | ||
| Knowledge of PrEP as preventing HIV | 17 | ||
| Research participation serving as access to PrEP knowledge | 12 | ||
| Personal experience with taking PrEP | 3 | ||
| Understanding that PrEP can prevent HIV risk to others | 3 | ||
| Knowledge that PrEP helps with HIV transmission | 2 | ||
| Awareness of sexual risk | 11 codes | ||
| Awareness of HIV risk within sexual relationships | 28 * | ||
| Perception of elevated HIV risk with new partner | 8 | ||
| Personal investment in knowing one’s personal HIV status | 6 | ||
| Perception that PrEP is for risky lifestyles | 11 | ||
| Awareness of HIV risk | 11 | ||
| Perception that taking PrEP promotes risky behavior | 4 | ||
| Awareness of changes in sexual risk over time | 4 | ||
| Awareness of STI risk within sexual relationships | 2 | ||
| Perception of elevated HIV risk with multiple partners | 1 | ||
| Acceptance of risk for getting STDs | 1 | ||
| Perceived facilitators of the decision to use PrEP | 6 codes | ||
| Perception that varied PrEP messaging can bring awareness | 19 | ||
| Willingness to take PrEP | 15 | ||
| Perception that awareness and education of PrEP prompts willingness to take PrEP | 8 | ||
| Perception that PrEP will not impact their sexual intimacy | 8 | ||
| Willingness to take PrEP as an injection | 4 | ||
| Perception that PrEP can reduce personal risk of getting HIV | 2 | ||
| Factors that inform the choice for or against PrEP use among cis Black women | 2 codes | ||
| Reasons why cis Black women might be willing to take PrEP | 6 | ||
| Scientific data are not always reflective of cis Black women | 4 | ||
| Willingness for self-advocacy with healthcare provider | 2 codes | ||
| Willingness to take PrEP | 15 | ||
| Willingness to advocate for self with healthcare provider | 4 | ||
| Willingness to educate others on PrEP | 1 | ||
| Acceptance of PrEP as approved | 2 codes | ||
| Acceptance of side effects with PrEP | 3 | ||
| Acceptance of longevity of PrEP regimen | 1 | ||
| Awareness of HIV risk with drug use | 2 codes | ||
| Awareness of HIV risk due to personal drug use | 1 | ||
| Awareness of personal HIV risk due to previous drug use | 1 | ||
| Perceived HIV knowledge | 1 code | ||
| Awareness of HIV transmission routes | 1 | ||
Legend: * 20–49 uses of the code.