Data for: Understanding Sociocultural Influences in Sexual Health Promotion and HIV Protection among Latinx Sexually Minoritized Men: A Qualitative Study

<h3>Project Overview</h3>
<p>In the United States, Latinx individuals account for 18% of the overall population, yet sexual minoritized men (SMM) within this demographic disproportionately represent 30% of new HIV diagnoses among all SMM. Despite the availability of highly effective HIV prevention strategies such as Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP), there are marked inequities in access and utilization of these strategies among Latinx SMM. Sociocultural factors and the experiences of Latinx SMM shape beliefs about sexual health promotion and influence HIV self-protective behaviors (e.g., the correct and consistent use of condoms, regular engagement in HIV testing, and PrEP use) in this group.</p>
<p>This project focused on describing the sociocultural barriers and facilitators that influence sexual health promotion and HIV self-protection among Latinx SMM through a descriptive qualitative study design using semi-structured interviews.</p>