Summary

Fear of accusations of infidelity, the stigma surrounding HIV and concerns about causing conflict in a relationship might deter some Black women from using PrEP, a prescription medicine used to prevent HIV, according to a study led by Rutgers researchers. The paper published in Health Communication and led by Maria Venetis and Shawnika Hull, both professors at the Rutgers School of Communication and Information, underscores a need for communication support, as the HIV prevention medication is critical to efforts to end the epidemic.

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