Acceptability and feasibility of pre-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial STIs: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

A recent resurgence of bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) is placing a major burden on high-risk populations, physicians, and the healthcare system. Treatment in the form of antibiotic pre-exposure prophylaxis (STI PrEP) is a potential solution. However, little is known about the acceptability and feasibility of this approach in high-risk populations.

Methods

A comprehensive search strategy was developed and executed in October 2024 across six databases adhering to PRISMA guidelines.

Results

Eight studies met the inclusion criteria. These studies were all conducted in high-income countries, used various methods, and all focussed on sexual minority men. Findings consistently identified moderate to high levels of acceptability among GBMSM (54.3%

SUBMITTER: Carroll JA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11801728 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature