A Thematic Analysis of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) YouTube Videos

被引：11

作者：

Kecojevic, Aleksandar ^{[1
]}

Meleo-Erwin, Zoe C. ^{[1
]}

Basch, Corey H. ^{[1
]}

Hammouda, Mariam ^{[1
]}

机构：

[1] William Paterson Univ, Coll Sci & Hlth, Dept Publ Hlth, Univ Hall 369,300 Pompton Rd, Wayne, NJ 07470 USA

来源：

JOURNAL OF HOMOSEXUALITY | 2021年 / 68卷 / 11期

关键词：

HIV; AIDS; pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); PrEP users; social media; YouTube; qualitative; thematic analysis; PrEP uptake; HIV PREVENTION; HEALTH INFORMATION; TRANSGENDER WOMEN; YOUNG MEN; RISK COMPENSATION; SOCIAL MEDIA; SEX; ACCEPTABILITY; INTERNET; FACILITATORS;

D O I：

10.1080/00918369.2020.1712142

中图分类号：

B84 [心理学];

学科分类号：

04 ; 0402 ;

摘要：

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an encouraging approach to HIV prevention, yet there is a paucity of research aimed at understanding individual PrEP experiences. The current study aims to examine first-hand narratives of individuals detailing their PrEP experiences via the YouTube platform. We searched YouTube.com using the keywords, "pre-exposure prophylaxis" and "Truvada". Search results were limited to the 15 most-viewed videos. Informed by a thematic/content analysis approach, we conducted an iterative analysis of video transcripts. Narratives covered a wide range of topics including the reasons to start PrEP, interaction with providers, side effects, insurance coverage, and stigma. By and large, the videos encouraged those at risk for HIV to consider PrEP. Narratives were often characterized by emotional engagement. Given that YouTube videos are used to share individual PrEP experiences with a wider audience, our analysis may inform the development of strategies aimed at utilizing YouTube for increasing uptake of PrEP.

引用

页码：1877 / 1898

页数：22

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