Pre-exposure Prophylaxis and Post-exposure Prophylaxis Awareness among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Brazil: A National Survey

Background Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) have been demonstrated to be crucial strategies in preventing HIV transmission. However, there is variability in the adoption of these measures within the population of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Brazil. Consideri...

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Published in:The open AIDS journal 2024, Vol.18 (1), p.e18746136283427-8
Main Authors: Queiroz, Artur Acelino Francisco Luz Nunes, de Sousa, Alvaro Francisco Lopes, de Oliveira, Layze Braz, Batista, Odinéa Maria Amorim, Dias, Sónia, Mendes, Isabel Amélia Costa
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Language:English
Subjects:
Acquired immune deficiency syndrome
AIDS
Data analysis
Data collection
Disease prevention
Disease transmission
Education
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Human subjects
Infections
Men
Population
Questionnaires
Regression analysis
Sexual behavior
Social networks
Variables
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Summary:Background Post-Exposure Prophylaxis (PEP) and Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) have been demonstrated to be crucial strategies in preventing HIV transmission. However, there is variability in the adoption of these measures within the population of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Brazil. Considering the Brazilian context of HIV prevention strategies, it is evident that the lack of awareness of these strategies is a primary and significant barrier to their dissemination. Our objective is to examine the factors associated with awareness of PEP and PrEP in a sample of Brazilian MSM. Methods We conducted a nationwide cross-sectional study, exclusively online, with a sample of 2,250 MSM. To assess the factors linked to higher or lower awareness, we employed adjusted odds ratios (ORs). Results The awareness of PEP and PrEP was reported by 1,228 (54.5%) and 1,044 (46.4%) MSM, respectively. Several factors were associated with awareness of both measures, including income, self-identification as heterosexual or bisexual, knowledge of one's HIV status, and more frequent utilization of healthcare services. Conclusion The barriers associated with personal, social, and structural determinants influence the awareness of PEP and PrEP among Brazilian MSM.
ISSN:1874-6136
1874-6136
DOI:10.2174/0118746136283427240221105218