Knowledge of and interest in using preexposure prophylaxis for HIV prevention among men who have sex with men in Thailand

Sineath, R.Craig.; Finneran, C.; Sullivan, P.; Sanchez, T.; Smith, D.K.; Griensven, F.van.; Wimonsate, W.; Stephenson, R.

Journal of the International Association of Providers of Aids Care 12(4): 227-231

2013


ISSN/ISBN: 2325-9574
PMID: 23708677
DOI: 10.1177/2325957413488184
Document Number: 576426
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.

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