Publication: Slow Uptake of PrEP: Behavioral Predictors and the Influence of Price on PrEP Uptake Among MSM with a High Interest in PrEP
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2021-08-01
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15733254
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10907165
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Mahidol University
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AIDS and Behavior. Vol.25, No.8 (2021), 2382-2390
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Mart van Dijk, John B.F. de Wit, Thomas E. Guadamuz, Joel E. Martinez, Kai J. Jonas Slow Uptake of PrEP: Behavioral Predictors and the Influence of Price on PrEP Uptake Among MSM with a High Interest in PrEP. AIDS and Behavior. Vol.25, No.8 (2021), 2382-2390. doi:10.1007/s10461-021-03200-4 Retrieved from: https://repository.li.mahidol.ac.th/handle/20.500.14594/78022
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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
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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.