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Slow uptake of PrEP: Behavioral predictors and the influence of price on PrEP uptake among MSM with a high interest in PrEP

Authors :
van Dijk, Mart
de Wit, John B.F.
Guadamuz, Thomas E.
Martinez, Joel E.
Jonas, Kai J.
Leerstoel de Wit
Social Policy and Public Health
Section Applied Social Psychology
RS: FPN WSP II
Leerstoel de Wit
Social Policy and Public Health
Source :
Aids and Behavior, 25(8), 2382-2390. Springer, AIDS and Behavior, 25(8), 2382. Springer New York, AIDS and Behavior
Publication Year :
2020
Publisher :
Center for Open Science, 2020.

Abstract

Despite the improved availability and affordability of PrEP in the Netherlands, PrEP uptake is low among men who have sex with men (MSM). To optimize uptake, it is important to identify facilitators and barriers of PrEP use. During our study period, the price of PrEP dropped significantly after generic PrEP was introduced. We investigated whether the price drop predicts PrEP uptake, alongside behavioral and demographic characteristics. Participants (N = 349) were recruited online and completed three questionnaires over a period of 6 months, between February 2017 and March 2019. After 6 months, 159 (45.6%) participants were using PrEP. PrEP uptake was greater among MSM who ever had postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) treatment, among MSM with a better perceived financial situation, and when the price of PrEP dropped. MSM in a tighter perceived financial situation may use PrEP more when it would be free or fully reimbursed.A pesar de la disponibilidad y asequibilidad a PrEP en Los Paises Bajos, el consumo de PrEP es bajo entre hombres que tienen sexo con hombres (HSH). Para optimizar su consumo, es importante identificar los factores facilitadores y las barreras del uso de PrEP. Durante nuestro estudio, el precio de PrEP se redujo significativamente, después de que se introdujo la PrEP genérica al mercado. Investigamos las características demograficas y de conducta y si la caída en el precio predice el consumo de PrEP. Participantes (N = 349) fueron reclutados en linea y completaron tres cuestionarios en un periodo de seis meses, entre Febrero de 2017 y Marzo de 2019. Despues de seis meses, 159 participantes (45.6%) estaban usando PrEP. El consumo de PrEP fue mayor cuando el precio de PrEP bajó y entre HSH que se sometieron a un tratamiento de profilaxis posexposición (PEP) y que tenían una buena situación financiera. HSH con una percibida situacion finaciera más precaria podrían usar PrEP más cuando sea gratis o reembolsada totalmente.

Details

ISSN :
10907165
Database :
OpenAIRE
Journal :
Aids and Behavior, 25(8), 2382-2390. Springer, AIDS and Behavior, 25(8), 2382. Springer New York, AIDS and Behavior
Accession number :
edsair.doi.dedup.....8cb14701bb5c5d522898803c82ee04d7
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.31219/osf.io/tecwj