Human Immunodeficiency Virus Preexposure Prophylaxis Knowledge, Attitudes and Perceptions of Sexual Health Risk in an Age of Sexually Transmitted Infection Antimicrobial Resistance.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has helped reduce new HIV infections. However, bacterial sexually transmitted infections (STIs) have increased among PrEP users. We examined PrEP knowledge, access, and risk perceptions in an age of antimicrobial resistance (AMR).

Methods

An online anonymous survey was distributed to all cisgender men/transpersons who have sex with men attending a sexual health clinic in Bristol, United Kingdom (October 2018 to November 2019). Interviews with a sample identified at increased risk of HIV were analyzed thematically and integrated with survey data.

Results

Five hundred and seventy-eight (95%) of 617 cisgender men/transpersons who have sex with men survey respondents were HIV-negative/unknown, of

SUBMITTER: Lorenc A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8360657 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature