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Risk Management on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Adherence of Men Who Have Sex with Multiple Men: A Multicenter
Jiaxiu Liu1,2, Ruibin Deng1, Bing Lin1
1School of Public Health and Management, Chongqing Medical University, Chongqing, 400016, People's Republic of China.
Background:
Men who have sex with multiple men (MSMM) belong to a high-risk group for HIV infection, and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective measure to prevent the infection. However, few studies on PrEP adherence by MSMM in China exist. We aimed to explore the protective motivation-related factors for PrEP adherence in an HIV-negative MSMM population in Western China and to provide a reference for future risk management and effective prevention strategies.
Methods:
Data were collected from a 2-year follow-up cohort study of PrEP in MSM in China. Rogers' protective motivation theory (PMT) was used to study the PrEP adherence of MSMM, and logistic regression was performed to analyze the influencing factors of PrEP adherence.
Results:
A total of 496 MSMM were included in the study: 299 (60.28%) of them in the good adherence group and 197 (39.72%) in the poor adherence group. The threat assessment scores of the good and poor adherence groups were 2.15 ± 0.59 and 2.06 ± 0.47, respectively, and the response assessment scores were 2.81 ± 0.62 and 2.74 ±0.62, respectively. Poor PrEP adherence was associated with on-demand PrEP medication (OR=0.670), students at school (OR=1.837), occasional condom use (OR=1.621), and good HIV knowledge (OR= 0.659). The higher the threat assessment score, the higher the susceptibility; and the lower the response cost, the stronger the protection motivation and the less likely MSMM were to have poor adherence.
Conclusion:
On-demand PrEP medication is more conducive to adherence. Preventive management should focus on MSMMs who are students at school, those who occasionally use condoms, and those with poor HIV knowledge. Improving threat perception and susceptibility, and controlling and reducing the response cost can effectively improve PrEP adherence, and the subsequent application of PMT during intervention research can provide a reference for HIV prevention in MSMM.
Insights
Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) adherence is crucial for HIV prevention in men who have sex with multiple men (MSMM). On-demand PrEP medication and improved threat perception enhance adherence, while targeting students and those with poor HIV knowledge is key for prevention strategies.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Epidemiology
- Behavioral Science
Background:
- Men who have sex with multiple men (MSMM) are at high risk for HIV infection.
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention method.
- Limited research exists on PrEP adherence among MSMM in China.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore factors influencing PrEP adherence in HIV-negative MSMM in Western China.
- To apply Rogers' Protective Motivation Theory (PMT) to understand adherence.
- To inform future HIV prevention and risk management strategies.
Main Methods:
- A 2-year follow-up cohort study involving MSMM in China.
- Application of Protective Motivation Theory (PMT) to assess adherence factors.
- Logistic regression analysis to identify predictors of PrEP adherence.
Main Results:
- 496 MSMM were analyzed; 60.28% showed good adherence.
- Poor adherence was linked to on-demand PrEP use, being a student, occasional condom use, and good HIV knowledge.
- Higher threat perception correlated with higher susceptibility; lower response cost increased protective motivation.
Conclusions:
- On-demand PrEP medication use is associated with better adherence.
- Preventive interventions should target students, occasional condom users, and individuals with poor HIV knowledge.
- Enhancing threat perception and reducing response costs can improve PrEP adherence for MSMM.
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