Is doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis being utilised in Germany? Insights from an online survey among German men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) reduces the likelihood of Chlamydia and early syphilis by approximately two-thirds. Currently, data on the frequency of Doxy-PEP use in men who have sex with men (MSM) are limited. This study aimed to assess knowledge, attitude towards, and frequency of Doxy-PEP use among MSM in Germany.

Methods

We conducted a national online survey in Germany from summer to fall 2023, recruiting MSM and transgender women. Participants were invited to complete the online survey through social media, online dating platforms, and print media advertisements with active recruitment and poster advertising in private practices, tertiary outpatient clinics, and MSM community events in Germany.

Results

In total, 438 participants complet

SUBMITTER: Wagner L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11825561 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature