"Yes, I'm interested in taking PrEP!": PrEP interest among women respondents to the European community-based survey "Flash! PrEP in Europe".

ABSTRACT: The World Health Organization recommends pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for all populations at substantial risk of HIV infection, including women. However, data regarding PrEP interest among women is lacking, particularly in Europe. Factors associated with interest in using PrEP were assessed among women respondents to the Flash! PrEP in Europe (FPIE) survey. This community-based cross-sectional study, conducted in 12 European countries, aimed to assess PrEP knowledge and interest. "High objective risk" (HOR) was assessed using established risk criteria following EACS and CDC guidelines. Factors associated with interest in using PrEP were assessed in univariable and multivariable logistic regression models. Among 678 women, 12.5% (n = 85) were considered at HOR, 46.8% (n = 317) indicated

SUBMITTER: Delabre RM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7888674 | biostudies-literature | 2021

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature