Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, China
Abstract Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key component of HIV combination prevention strategies and has the potential to decrease the incidence of HIV in men who have sex with men (MSM). This study aimed to evaluate levels of PrEP acceptability and explore factors associated with...
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doaj-10564ec60d754a738cd439e405707d542021-08-01T11:06:53ZengBMCAIDS Research and Therapy1742-64052021-07-0118111010.1186/s12981-021-00374-8Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, ChinaYuansheng Fu0Akililu Alemu Ashuro1Xianxiang Feng2Ting Wang3Sichen Zhang4Dongqing Ye5Yinguang Fan6Department of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical UniversityLiuzhou Center for Disease Control and PreventionDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical UniversityDepartment of Epidemiology and Biostatistics, School of Public Health, Anhui Medical UniversityAbstract Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key component of HIV combination prevention strategies and has the potential to decrease the incidence of HIV in men who have sex with men (MSM). This study aimed to evaluate levels of PrEP acceptability and explore factors associated with willingness to use PrEP among MSM in Liuzhou, China. Methods Between November 2017 and May 2019, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 829 MSM. The study participants were recruited through a nonprobability sampling method. The participants’ demographics, HIV/AIDS knowledge, sexual behaviors, drug use and HIV test history were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with willingness to use PrEP. Results A total of 829 MSM completed the survey, and 30.28% (95% CI 27.3–33.4) were willing to use PrEP. In multivariate logistic regression, factors associated with a higher willingness to use PrEP included Zhuang or Han ethnic origin, recruitment through peer introduction or gay venues, pursuit of a higher education level, previous HIV testing and oral sex with a man. Conversely, having casual sex in the past 6 months was associated with a lower willingness to use PrEP. Conclusions MSM in Liuzhou reported a relatively low level of willingness to use PrEP. The results indicate the need for effective education, targeted intervention, and implementation strategies to promote PrEP acceptance among MSM.https://doi.org/10.1186/s12981-021-00374-8Pre-exposure prophylaxisMen who have sex with menHIV preventionWillingnessChina |
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Yuansheng Fu Akililu Alemu Ashuro Xianxiang Feng Ting Wang Sichen Zhang Dongqing Ye Yinguang Fan Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, China AIDS Research and Therapy Pre-exposure prophylaxis Men who have sex with men HIV prevention Willingness China |
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Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, China |
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Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, China |
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Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, China |
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Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, China |
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Willingness to use HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in Liuzhou, China |
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willingness to use hiv pre-exposure prophylaxis and associated factors among men who have sex with men in liuzhou, china |
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Abstract Background HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key component of HIV combination prevention strategies and has the potential to decrease the incidence of HIV in men who have sex with men (MSM). This study aimed to evaluate levels of PrEP acceptability and explore factors associated with willingness to use PrEP among MSM in Liuzhou, China. Methods Between November 2017 and May 2019, a cross-sectional survey was conducted among 829 MSM. The study participants were recruited through a nonprobability sampling method. The participants’ demographics, HIV/AIDS knowledge, sexual behaviors, drug use and HIV test history were collected. Multivariate logistic regression was performed to identify factors associated with willingness to use PrEP. Results A total of 829 MSM completed the survey, and 30.28% (95% CI 27.3–33.4) were willing to use PrEP. In multivariate logistic regression, factors associated with a higher willingness to use PrEP included Zhuang or Han ethnic origin, recruitment through peer introduction or gay venues, pursuit of a higher education level, previous HIV testing and oral sex with a man. Conversely, having casual sex in the past 6 months was associated with a lower willingness to use PrEP. Conclusions MSM in Liuzhou reported a relatively low level of willingness to use PrEP. The results indicate the need for effective education, targeted intervention, and implementation strategies to promote PrEP acceptance among MSM. |
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Pre-exposure prophylaxis Men who have sex with men HIV prevention Willingness China |
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