Users' expectations of the new pre-exposure prophylaxis for the HIV modalities

This article aims to discuss the expectations of Homosexual Men, Bisexual Men and a Transgender Woman, who use or want to use an oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about PrEP modalities. Sixteen PrEP users, who are followed up in the BCN Checkpoint, were...

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Published in:Ciência & saude coletiva 2024-06, Vol.29 (6), p.1
Main Authors: de Jesus, Monica Lima, Vargas, Maricelly Gomez, Iniguez-Rueda, Lupicinio, Fernandez-Gonzalez, Emmanuelle, da Silva, Luis Augusto Vasconcelos, Cabrera, Jose Miguel, Perez, Felix, Saz, Jorge
Format: Article
Language:por ; eng
Subjects:
Analysis
Gay men
HIV (Viruses)
Homosexuality
Transgender people
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Summary:This article aims to discuss the expectations of Homosexual Men, Bisexual Men and a Transgender Woman, who use or want to use an oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) about PrEP modalities. Sixteen PrEP users, who are followed up in the BCN Checkpoint, were interviewed,. The interviews were audio-recorded, subjected to thematic categorical analysis within the theoretical framework from the praxiographic perspective. They are all adapted to the use of daily oral and event-based PrEP. In relation to the new PrEP modalities (monthly pill; intramuscular injection every two months; subcutaneous injection every six months), they are all very receptive to these possibilities, but they lack information on the specificities of each and specific assessment of their needs. Comments about the use of oral PrEP are positive, and expectations regarding the new PrEP modalities are visibly high. However, the most important thing for the interviewees is the guarantee that they will have follow-up appointments to continue taking care of their affective-sexual health, which is not dependent on the type of PrEP modalities.
ISSN:1413-8123
1678-4561
DOI:10.1590/1413-81232024296.03042023EN