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Estimating the impact of HIV combination prevention in men who have sex with men, the Bangkok MSM Cohort Study, Thailand.

Authors :
Pattanasin S
Cadwell BL
Smith DK
Sukwicha W
Mock PA
Wimonsate W
Ungsedhapand C
Sirivongrangson P
Dunne EF
Thigpen MC
Source :
International journal of STD & AIDS [Int J STD AIDS] 2020 Jun; Vol. 31 (7), pp. 637-641. Date of Electronic Publication: 2020 May 23.
Publication Year :
2020

Abstract

In Thailand, pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is recommended for human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention among at-risk men who have sex with men (MSM). We modeled the impact of PrEP and condom use as independent and combined interventions on the estimated number of HIV infections among a hypothetical population of 10,000 MSM in Bangkok, Thailand. Our model demonstrated a 92% (95% confidence interval 89.7, 94.2) reduction in HIV infections among Thai MSM who took daily PrEP and self-reported using condoms correctly and consistently (100% condom use). Increased use of PrEP and condoms likely would have a substantial impact on the HIV epidemic in Thailand.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
1758-1052
Volume :
31
Issue :
7
Database :
MEDLINE
Journal :
International journal of STD & AIDS
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
32448077
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1177/0956462420920394