Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Despite major advances in HIV prevention, Black women remain disproportionately affected and often overlooked in conversations about PrEP. In this episode of Rooted, researcher Dr. Whitney Irie explains why risk is shaped less by behavior and more by social networks, access, and systemic inequities. The conversation explores stigma, gaps in provider awareness, and why many women are never told PrEP is an option. From policy to culture, the barriers are complex and urgent. So what would it take to close the gap?
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Despite major advances in HIV prevention, Black women remain disproportionately affected and often overlooked in conversations about PrEP. In this episode of Rooted, researcher Dr. Whitney Irie explains why risk is shaped less by behavior and more by social networks, access, and systemic inequities. The conversation explores stigma, gaps in provider awareness, and why many women are never told PrEP is an option. From policy to culture, the barriers are complex and urgent. So what would it take to close the gap?
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