Addressing Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness and Knowledge Gaps Among Lebanese Medical Professionals: A Cross-Sectional Study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

In Lebanon, HIV prevalence among key populations such as men who have sex with men is high at 12%, warranting a need for targeted healthcare efforts. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective prevention measure, yet global challenges persist, including limited awareness of PrEP among healthcare professionals. This study investigates PrEP awareness within the Lebanese medical community.

Methods

A survey targeted 201 participants from the Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Faculty of Medicine, comprising students, residents, and physicians. Analyses, including chi-square tests, mid-P exact test, and point-biserial correlation, assessed PrEP knowledge and perceptions.

Results

Significant disparities in PrEP awareness were noted among medical studen

SUBMITTER: Azzi A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11664515 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature