title: Ethical Implications of Social Stigma Associated with the Promotion and Use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention.
abstract: Identifying sources of and eliminating social stigma associated with the promotion and use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the prevention of sexually acquired HIV infection among men who have sex with men (MSM) is both a moral imperative and necessary requirement to ensure that public health objectives of HIV prevention can be met. This article will examine and address ethical concerns and criticisms regarding the use of PrEP, barriers to its promotion, and use among MSM and examine the types of social stigma associated with PrEP. An ethical justification for both healthcare and LGBT communities to address and overcome social stigma regarding the use of PrEP among MSM is offered.
authors: Department of Family and Social Medicine, Albert Einstein College of Medicine , Bronx, New York.
authors: Patrick D
authors: PD
authors: Herron
mesh_terms: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic / Q000941:ethics; D015658:HIV Infections / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000523:psychology*; D007722:Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice; D018451:Homosexuality, Male / Q000523:psychology; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D009014:Morals; D065129:Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis / Q000941:ethics*; D057545:Social Stigma; D014481:United States; D047568:Unsafe Sex / Q000941:ethics / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000523:psychology
chemical_list: D019380:Anti-HIV Agents
keywords: HIV/AIDS; ethics; men who have sex with men (MSM); pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP); social stigma