Increasing PrEP Use in High-Risk Social Networks of African-American MSM in Underserved Low-Risk Cities

Leaders of social networks will be statistically determined. Over 5 small-group training sessions, these leaders will be trained to communicate to their social network members accurate information about PrEP and its availability; correct PrEP misconceptions and negative stereotypes; endorse PrEP use and its benefits; and strengthen friends' attitudes, intentions, perceived peer norms, and self-efficacy regarding PrEP as a personal HIV protective strategy.

Participants will receive brief (15-minute) counseling on how to prevent HIV infection.