Table 3. Qualitative Codes and Endorsement of Codes as Reasons for Condomless Sex with Partners using Biomedical Prevention.
| Thematic Code | Axial Code | Code Endorsement (%),PrEP Disclosure | Code Endorsement (%),UVL Disclosure | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HIV- MSM | HIV+ MSM | p-value | HIV- MSM | HIV+ MSM | p-value | ||
| Risk Assessment | HIV is risk lower with biomedical prevention | 55.3 | 36.8 | .190 | 57.6 | 28.3 | <.01 |
| I also have an undetectable viral load | -- | 21.1 | -- | -- | 28.3 | -- | |
| I am also on PrEP | 10.5 | -- | -- | 15.2 | -- | -- | |
| Seropositioning | 13.2 | 0.0 | .098 | 21.2 | 4.3 | <.05 | |
| Serosorting | 21.1 | -- | -- | -- | 43.5 | -- | |
| Attitudes Toward | Condoms interfere with sexual functioning | 7.9 | 21.1 | .154 | 9.1 | 8.7 | .951 |
| Condom Use | Condomless sex is more pleasurable | 13.2 | 10.5 | .775 | 18.2 | 4.3 | <.05 |
| Partner-Related | Trust and communication | 15.8 | 5.3 | .254 | 21.2 | 15.2 | .491 |
| Influences | Leaving decision up to the partner | 5.3 | 26.3 | <.05 | 0.0 | 2.2 | .394 |
| Horny/sexually aroused by partner | 0.0 | 0.0 | -- | 15.2 | 2.2 | <.05 | |
| Uncertainty/Indifference | n.a. | 13.2 | 5.3 | .360 | 9.1 | 13.0 | .586 |
Note: PrEP = pre-exposure prophylaxis. UVL = undetectable viral load.