Sexual Behavior Patterns and PrEP Dosing Preferences in a Large Sample of North American Men Who Have Sex With Men.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), taken as a single daily coformulated pill containing tenofovir -emtricitabine, is a promising intervention to reduce the likelihood of HIV acquisition in at-risk individuals, including men who have sex with men. Little is known about the acceptability of less than daily, intermittent PrEP regimens.

Methods

We conducted an online survey of North American men who have sex with men to characterize their sexual frequency and planning behaviors and correlate these with PrEP dosing preferences.

Results

Of the 3217 respondents who completed the survey, 46% reported engaging in unplanned condomless anal intercourse (CAI) at least once in previous 3 months and 8% reported engaging in CAI more than once per week. In multivariable an

SUBMITTER: Stack C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC4713279 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature