Reviewing PrEP's Effect on STI Incidence Among Men Who Have sex with Men-Balancing Increased STI Screening and Potential Behavioral Sexual Risk Compensation.

ABSTRACT: Though pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) can prevent HIV acquisition, it provides no protection against bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs). PrEP use may increase STI acquisition due to sexual risk compensation, but that could be counterbalanced by increased STI screening at regular PrEP visits. We conducted a literature search of studies with quantitative data published prior to March 2020, assessing sexual risk compensation or STI screening among men who have sex with men (MSM) before and after PrEP initiation. We identified 16 relevant publications. Changes in condom use were inconsistent across studies. Partner acquisition following PrEP initiation decreased in most studies, likely due to behavioral counseling. In publications comparing a PrEP arm to a non-PrEP arm, serodisc

SUBMITTER: Kumar S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8085068 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jun

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature