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Pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies: Use, eligibility, and intention to use

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  • Liza Coyer
  • Ward van Bilsen
  • Janneke Bil
  • Udi Davidovich
  • Elske Hoornenborg
  • Maria Prins
  • Amy Matser

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Objective: Currently, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is not covered by health insurance in the Netherlands. We examined time trends in use of PrEP, characteristics of PrEP users, PrEP eligibility and intention to use PrEP among HIV-negative men who have sex with men (MSM) participating in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies (ACS). Design: Prospective cohort study. Methods: We used data from four 6-monthly questionnaire waves, collected between 2015–2017. PrEP use over time was examined in logistic regression models using generalized estimating equations. Using descriptive statistics, we compared PrEP users before first-time initiation to non-PrEP-users. We used national guidelines to assess PrEP eligibility. Results: We included 687 MSM. Median age was 40 (IQR 33–47) years in 2015. Recent PrEP use was reported by 57/687 (8%) MSM. PrEP use increased over calendar time (P

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  • Liza Coyer & Ward van Bilsen & Janneke Bil & Udi Davidovich & Elske Hoornenborg & Maria Prins & Amy Matser, 2018. "Pre-exposure prophylaxis among men who have sex with men in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies: Use, eligibility, and intention to use," PLOS ONE, Public Library of Science, vol. 13(10), pages 1-10, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:plo:pone00:0205663
    DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0205663
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