Cross-sectional study measuring the level and relationship of awareness, attitude and willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in Davao City, Philippines.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To improve on the implementation and uses of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programmes, factors affecting HIV PrEP willingness must be investigated. This study aims to determine not only the willingness to use HIV PrEP but also to establish whether awareness and attitude affect this.

Design

This study used a cross-sectional survey research design to examine the awareness, attitude and willingness to use HIV PrEP in Davao City. The survey was adapted from multiple studies and was validated and pilot tested. Statistical analysis included descriptive and inferential statistics like correlation, linear regression and structural modelling.

Settings

This research was conducted in Davao City, Philippines. This is one of the regions in the country with a high

SUBMITTER: Gabucan VJMG 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11749391 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature