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Preferences for Current and Future PrEP Modalities Among PrEP-Experienced Gay and Bisexual Men in Australia.

Authors :
Chan, Curtis
Vaccher, Stefanie
Fraser, Doug
Grulich, Andrew E.
Holt, Martin
Zablotska-Manos, Iryna
Prestage, Garrett P.
Bavinton, Benjamin R.
Source :
AIDS & Behavior; Jan2022, Vol. 26 Issue 1, p88-95, 8p, 2 Charts
Publication Year :
2022

Abstract

Alternatives to daily dosing of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) are continuing to emerge. From October 2019 to March 2020, we conducted an online survey of PrEP-experienced gay and bisexual men in Australia about interest in and preference for four different PrEP modalities: daily dosing, event-driven dosing, long-acting injectable (LAI)-PrEP and subdermal PrEP implants. Using data from 1477 participants, we measured interest and preference of different modalities using multivariate logistic regression. High proportions of participants were interested in LAI-PrEP (59.7%), daily PrEP (52.0%), PrEP implants (45.3%) and event-driven PrEP (42.8%). LAI-PrEP was the most frequently selected preference (30.5%), followed by PrEP implants (26.3%), daily PrEP (21.4%) and event-driven PrEP (21.2%). Higher interest and preference for non-daily PrEP modalities were associated with being concerned about side effects and perceived difficulties with daily adherence. As novel modalities emerge, attitudes to them should be considered in public health messaging to facilitate informed decision-making. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
10907165
Volume :
26
Issue :
1
Database :
Complementary Index
Journal :
AIDS & Behavior
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
156399194
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1007/s10461-021-03344-3