Association Between Incorrect Use of Pre- and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis and HIV infection Among Men Who Have Sex with Men - Shenzhen City, Guangdong Province, China, 2021-2023.
Zijie Yang, Jiachun Chen, Lan Wei, Delei Dai, Hu Tang, Yan Zhang, Wei Xie, Shaochu Liu, Wei Tan, Xiangdong Shi, Chenli Zheng, Xiaohong Yuan, Zhongliang Xu, Wei Ye, Jin Zhao
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Abstract
What is already known about this topic?: Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and postexposure prophylaxis (PEP) have been proven effective in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) transmission.
What is added by this report?: Men who have sex with men (MSM) who incorrectly used PrEP/PEP demonstrated higher HIV positivity rates compared to both correct users and non-users. Since PrEP/PEP users are more likely to engage in unprotected anal intercourse (UAI), incorrect use of these prophylactic measures may constitute a significant risk factor for HIV transmission among MSM.
What are the implications for public health practice?: It is crucial to implement strategies that guide MSM toward correct PrEP/PEP utilization while emphasizing that these prophylactic measures should not be considered substitutes for condom use.