Table 2. PrEP use among participants.
| Question | Response | N = 140 |
|---|---|---|
| Are you currently using the 2-1-1 PrEP dosing method?, N (%) | ||
| Yes | 107 (76.4) | |
| No | 33 (23.6) | |
| Why have you decided to switch from once-daily oral PrEP to on-demand oral PrEP?, N (%) | ||
| Because I am having sex less frequently | 89 (63.6) | |
| Because I want to take fewer pills | 65 (46.4) | |
| Because I want to reduce the cost of my pills | 31 (22.1) | |
| Because I want fewer side effects | 27 (19.3) | |
| Because my partner(s) changed | 6 (4.3) | |
| Other | 4 (2.9) | |
| In the past 3 months, how many times have you taken on-demand dosing?, N (%) | ||
| 0 | 16 (11.4) | |
| 1–2 | 58 (41.4) | |
| 3–4 | 39 (27.9) | |
| 5 or greater | 26 (18.6) | |
| No response | 1 (0.7) | |
| In the past 3 months, how frequently did you remember to take the double-dose 24 hours before your sexual encounter?a, N (%) | ||
| Never–Rarely | 7 (5.7) | |
| Sometimes | 12 (9.8) | |
| Often–Always | 104 (84.6) | |
| In the past 3 months, on average, how many hours before your sexual encounter did you take your double-dose?a, N (%) | ||
| 0–1 | 9 (7.3) | |
| 2–5 | 76 (61.8) | |
| 6–10 | 16 (13.0) | |
| 11–15 | 6 (4.9) | |
| 16–20 | 5 (4.1) | |
| 21–24 | 11 (8.9) | |
| In the past 3 months how frequently did you remember to take your single dose 24 hours after the double-dose?a, N (%) | ||
| Never–Rarely | 1 (0.8) | |
| Sometimes | 7 (5.7) | |
| Often–Always | 113 (91.9) | |
| No response | 2 (1.6) | |
| In the past 3 months how frequently did you remember to take your single dose 48 hours after the double-dose?a, N (%) | ||
| Never–Rarely | 3 (2.4) | |
| Sometimes | 8 (6.5) | |
| Often–Always | 111 (90.2) | |
| No response | 1 (0.8) | |
| How confident do you feel about the effectiveness of on-demand PrEP versus once-daily PrEP?, N (%) | ||
| 2-1-1 PrEP is less effective than once-daily PrEP | 18 (12.9) | |
| 2-1-1 PrEP is as effective as once-daily PrEP | 102 (72.9) | |
| 2-1-1 PrEP is more effective compared to once-daily PrEP | 2 (1.4) | |
| No response | 18 (12.9) | |
| What are some strategies that have helped you remember your 2-1-1 doses?, N (%) | ||
| Use an alarm either on your cell phone or a clock | 53 (37.9) | |
| Take medication after a certain daily activity (such as brushing your teeth or eating breakfast) | 40 (28.6) | |
| Use pillbox (or medi-set) | 28 (20.0) | |
| Use an application on your cell phone | 17 (12.1) | |
| Writing a note to yourself | 16 (11.4) | |
| Other | 13 (9.3) | |
| Which of the following healthcare team members would you feel comfortable talking to about 2-1-1 PrEP?, N (%) | ||
| Provider (Physician, Nurse Practitioner, Physician Assistant) | 110 (78.6) | |
| PrEP Navigator | 96 (68.6) | |
| Nurse | 92 (65.7) | |
| Case Manager or Social Worker | 64 (45.7) | |
| Pharmacist | 63 (45.0) | |
| Peer Navigator | 47 (33.6) | |
| What barriers have you experienced with the 2-1-1 dosing strategy?, N (%) | ||
| Unplanned sexual encounters (i.e., missing the double dose 2–24 hours before a sexual encounter) | 61 (43.6) | |
| Trouble remembering the dosing schedule after the double dose (i.e., at 24 and 48 hours after the double dose) | 41 (29.3) | |
| Lack of healthcare provider knowledge about 2-1-1 dosing | 33 (23.6) | |
| Cost associated with prescription and lack of insurance coverage | 22 (15.7) | |
| Stigma | 13 (9.3) | |
| Alcohol/drug use or mental health challenges | 8 (5.7) | |
| Other | 6 (4.3) | |
| What challenges have you encountered related to your PrEP medication within the past month?b, N (%) | ||
| Lab tests | 27 (25.5) | |
| Refills | 20 (18.9) | |
| No appointments available | 18 (17.0) | |
| Communication with your medical provider | 12 (11.3) | |
| I haven’t experienced challenges | 60 (56.6) | |
| How has your city’s new Coronavirus policies affected how you seek out romantic or sexual partners?b, N (%) | ||
| Completely stopped sexual encounters | 40 (37.7) | |
| Exclusively meeting with previous or known partners | 23 (21.7) | |
| Having sex less frequently and with caution | 18 (17.0) | |
| Unaffected by policies | 12 (11.3) | |
| Sharing online content (messages, photos, and videos) | 10 (9.4) | |
| No response | 3 (2.8) |
aN = 123.
bN = 106 (during shelter-in-place due to the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic).