Latino MSM Focus Group Data on Long-Acting Injectable PrEP Campaigns

A collection of qualitative data from four virtual focus groups conducted between June 2023 and March 2024 with 30 Latino men who have sex with men (LMSM) in Los Angeles, CA. The data was collected to develop community-informed recommendations for a culturally responsive long-acting injectable PrEP (LAI PrEP) awareness campaign. The file is an XLSX spreadsheet of 14.4 KB, but the specific number of rows and columns is unknown.

Use Cases

• Analyze participant perspectives on campaign messaging and imagery to identify key themes for LAI PrEP promotion.
• Code qualitative responses regarding the use of Latine cultural values and public figures in health messaging.
• Compare mixed opinions on the use of syringe imagery in campaign materials to understand fear- and pain-based associations.
• Assess recommendations for campaign accessibility, such as providing materials in English and Spanish and placing physical advertisements in Latine neighborhoods.

Strengths

• Data is derived from 30 participant interviews across four structured focus groups.
• Focus groups were conducted in a specific geographic area (Los Angeles, CA) and time period (June 2023 to March 2024).
• The dataset is shared under a permissive CC BY 4.0 license.

Limitations

• The dataset is very small at 14.4 KB, indicating limited scope and likely a small number of qualitative data points.
• The sample size of 30 participants may not be representative of the broader LMSM population.
• Specific data structure, column names, and row count are unknown, complicating direct analysis.

Provenance

Source

Ronald A. Brooks, shared via figshare.

Collection Method

Data gathered from four virtual focus groups using coding reliability thematic analysis.

Time Range

June 2023 to March 2024

Freshness

Data was collected up to March 2024 and the record was last updated in March 2026.

Geography

Los Angeles, California, United States