Vaccination uptake and associated factors among HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users: insights from a retrospective cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Vaccinationcoverage among individuals prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention is crucial for comprehensive healthcare. This study aims to evaluate vaccine uptake, characterize the vaccinated population, and identify factors influencing vaccination coverage among PrEP users in Israel.

Methods

A retrospective cross-sectional study was conducted in a large outpatient setting. Patients who purchased FTC/TDF for PrEP at least once during the study period were included. Data on vaccinations, PrEP adherence, socioeconomic status, sexually transmitted infections, and prescribing physicians were extracted from electronic medical records. Vaccine coverage was assessed for hepatitis A, B, Mpox, Human Papillomavirus (HPV), and influenza. Patients were co

SUBMITTER: Shapiro Ben David S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12625031 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature