Perceptions about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) as an STI-prevention strategy among gay and bisexual men (GBM) in the United States: Results from a qualitative study.
Prev Med
; 183: 107977, 2024 Jun.
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| ID: mdl-38692309
ABSTRACT
OBJECTIVE:
To leverage qualitative data to explore gay and bisexual men's (GBM) perceptions about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP). Doxy-PEP is a novel biomedical STI-prevention strategy that helps reduce the risk of acquiring bacterial STIs. Little is known about Doxy-PEP's acceptability in the U.S., nor how best to engage those most vulnerable to STIs in taking up this nascent prevention strategy.METHOD:
Between July and September of 2023, 24 GBM from across the U.S. completed qualitative interviews about their perceptions regarding Doxy-PEP. Interviews were analyzed using a codebook approach to thematic analysis.RESULTS:
Participants were generally interested in using Doxy-PEP, but were concerned about the potential for antibiotic resistance, side-effects, medication interactions to occur, along with stigmatizing discourse around its use. Meanwhile, participants were motivated by the simplicity of Doxy-PEP and the protection it could confer on both an individual and community-level- as well as its potential to reduce STI-related anxiety. Finally, participants desired additional information on Doxy-PEP to address their concerns.CONCLUSIONS:
There is a need for clear guidelines and expanded public health messaging on Doxy-PEP in the U.S.Palavras-chave
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Coleções:
01-internacional
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MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Doxiciclina
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Homossexualidade Masculina
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Pesquisa Qualitativa
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Profilaxia Pós-Exposição
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Minorias Sexuais e de Gênero
Limite:
Adult
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Humans
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Male
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Middle aged
País/Região como assunto:
America do norte
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2024
Tipo de documento:
Article