Knowledge of and Interest in Using Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Thailand

Little is known about HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) acceptability among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Thailand. The authors recruited an online convenience sample of Thai MSM (n = 404) to assess the knowledge of and interest in PrEP. Less than 7% had heard of PrEP; however, 35% indicated interest in PrEP after an explanation of its possible efficacy. Regression modeling demonstrated that HIV knowledge and risk behavior, but not demographics, are significant predictors of PrEP interest. More information and education about PrEP is necessary and more research is needed to examine PrEP acceptability and to inform the message for PrEP uptake.

Source: Journal of the International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care (JIAPAC) - July 17, 2013 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sineath, R. C., Finneran, C., Sullivan, P., Sanchez, T., Smith, D. K., Griensven, F. v., Wimonsate, W., Stephenson, R. Tags: Short Communications Source Type: research