Community Perspectives on Addressing and Responding To HIV-Testing, Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Among African, Caribbean and Black (ACB) People in Ontario, Canada

Background

The African, Caribbean, and Black (ACB) population of Ontario, Canada is comprised of individuals with diverse ethnic, cultural and linguistic backgrounds and experiences; some of whom have resided in Canada for many generations, and others who have migrated in recent decades. Even though the ACB population represents less than 3.5% of the Canadian population, this group accounts for 21.7% of all new HIV infections. It is …