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HIV PrEP services for MSM in China: a mixed-methods study.

Chunqing Lin¹, Li Li¹, Jun Liu²

¹Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, Center for Community Health, University of California at Los Angeles, Los Angeles, CA, USA.

|March 2, 2021

Summary

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Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) shows promise for HIV prevention in men who have sex with men (MSM). However, cost, accessibility, and stigma remain significant barriers to its uptake and service use in China.

Keywords:

China PrEP acceptability men who have sex with men mixed-methods

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Area of Science:

Public Health
Epidemiology
Social Science

Background:

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a key biomedical intervention for HIV prevention.
Challenges exist in implementing PrEP services for men who have sex with men (MSM).

Purpose of the Study:

To investigate PrEP acceptability and identify barriers to service use among MSM in China.
To inform strategies for effective PrEP rollout in this population.

Main Methods:

A mixed-methods study was conducted in Guangdong Province, China, in 2018.
Included an online survey of 489 HIV-negative MSM and in-depth interviews with 30 MSM.

Main Results:

Over 76% of MSM had heard of PrEP, primarily through online sources and community organizations.
A majority expressed willingness to accept and use PrEP, even with imperfect efficacy and willingness to pay out-of-pocket.
Key barriers identified included high cost, limited accessibility, and stigma within healthcare settings.

Conclusions:

PrEP acceptability is high among MSM in China, but significant barriers hinder service utilization.
Addressing social, mental health, and stigma-related issues is crucial.
Integrating PrEP services within primary care and leveraging community-based organizations can improve access and uptake.