Awareness and use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis among attendees of a seattle gay pride event and sexually transmitted disease clinic

AIDS Patient Care STDS. 2010 Nov;24(11):689-91. doi: 10.1089/apc.2010.0173. Epub 2010 Sep 23.

Abstract

We surveyed a convenience sample of 215 HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) recruited at a Gay Pride event and in an STD clinic about their willingness to use pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Overall, 44% reported that they would take PrEP every day if it helped prevent HIV. There was no association between sexual risk behavior and interest in taking PrEP.

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Ambulatory Care Facilities
  • Anniversaries and Special Events
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use*
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice*
  • Homosexuality, Male
  • Humans
  • Male
  • Risk-Taking
  • Sexual Behavior
  • Sexually Transmitted Diseases / prevention & control*
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Washington

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents