Experiences of men who have sex with men when initiating, implementing and persisting with HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) involves the use of antiretroviral medication in HIV-negative individuals considered to be at risk of acquiring HIV. It has been shown to prevent HIV and has been available in Wales since July 2017. Measuring and understanding adherence to PrEP is complex as it relies on the simultaneous understanding of both PrEP use and sexual activity. We aimed to understand the experiences of men who have sex with men (MSM) living in Wales initiating, implementing and persisting with HIV PrEP.

Methods

We conducted semistructured interviews with MSM PrEP users in Wales who participated in a cohort study of PrEP use and sexual behaviour. Following completion of the cohort study, participants were invited to take part in a semistructured inte

SUBMITTER: Gillespie D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9327834 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature