Factors associated with intention to take non-occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis among Thai men who have sex with men.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Men who have sex with men (MSM) are disproportionately infected with HIV in Thailand. Factors affecting their intention to take non-occupational HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) are not well understood. This study sought to determine factors associated with an intention to take nPEP in this population.

Method

This is a two-phase mixed-method study. Phase I was a cross-sectional survey of intention to take nPEP in 450 MSM attending for HIV testing, using a self-administered questionnaire. Phase II was a prospective descriptive study, using an in-depth interview among 40 MSM who had been exposed to HIV in the past 72 hours. Multiple logistic regression was used to evaluate factors relating to the intention to use nPEP.

Results

Among 450 MSM seeking HIV te

SUBMITTER: Chomchey N 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5518241 | biostudies-literature | 2017 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature