Abstract
This study examined the effect of race and preexposure prophylaxis antiviral medication (PrEP) status on sexual-risk and personality perceptions. Utilizing a 2 × 2 factorial design, 177 men who have sex with men (MSM) were recruited through social networking websites and randomly assigned to one of four conditions involving a profile vignette of a MSM. MSM displayed in the profile vignettes differed in terms of race (Black or White) and PrEP status (on PrEP or not on PrEP). Participants viewed a vignette and completed measures assessing sexual- and STI-risk perceptions, personality, and potential for engagement in risky sex. Analyses revealed individuals on PrEP were perceived as more warm/trustworthy and more likely to have had sex without a condom in the preceding 3 months compared to individuals who were not on PrEP. Additionally, participants perceived White MSM as more likely of engaging in condomless group sex compared to Black MSM. Findings of this research suggest a need to further explore racialized sexual-risk perceptions among MSM.
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