Pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies: Use, eligibility, and intention to use.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Currently, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is not covered by health insurance in the Netherlands. We examined time trends in use of PrEP, characteristics of PrEP users, PrEP eligibility and intention to use PrEP among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) participating in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies (ACS).

Design

Prospective cohort study.

Methods

We used data from four 6-monthly questionnaire waves, collected between 2015-2017. PrEP use over time was examined in logistic regression models using generalized estimating equations. Using descriptive statistics, we compared PrEP users before first-time initiation to non-PrEP-users. We used national guidelines to assess PrEP eligibility.

Results

We included 687 MSM. Median age was 40 (IQR 33-47)

SUBMITTER: Coyer L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6185853 | biostudies-literature | 2018

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature