Awareness of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis for AIDS among men who have sex with men in Yangzhou City
10.19485/j.cnki.issn2096-5087.2025.09.008
- Author:
JIANG Yan
;
LI Jincheng
;
XU Chun
;
YANG Kejiao
;
YANG Wenbin
;
XU Sheng
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
men who have sex with men;
non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis;
awareness rate;
influencing factor
- From:
Journal of Preventive Medicine
2025;37(9):903-906,912
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective:To investigate the awareness rate of non-occupational post-exposure prophylaxis (nPEP) for AIDS and its influencing factors among men who have sex with men (MSM) in Yangzhou City, Jiangsu Province.
Methods:From January to June 2024, MSM aged ≥16 years in Yangzhou City were recruited using the snowball sampling method. Basic information, sexual behavior characteristics, awareness and usage of nPEP, and awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for AIDS were collected through questionnaire surveys. Factors affecting awareness of nPEP among MSM were analyzed using multivariable logistic regression model.
Results:A total of 740 participants were enrolled, with a median age of 29 (interquartile range, 14) years. There were 497 participants with a college degree and above educational level, accounting for 67.16%. A total of 541 participants resided in urban areas, accounting for 73.11%. The awareness rate of nPEP was 57.30%. The primary channels for awareness were the internet and healthcare institution promotions, with 159 and 119 participants, accounting for 37.50% and 28.07%, respectively. A total of 57 participants had utilized nPEP, with a usage rate of 7.70%. The main reason for using nPEP was having unprotected sex, with 21 participants, accounting for 36.84%. Multivariable logistic regression analysis revealed that unmarried MSM (OR=2.369, 95%CI: 1.236-4.540) and those who were aware of PrEP (OR=28.067, 95%CI: 17.664-44.597) had a significantly higher likelihood of being aware of nPEP.
Conclusions:The awareness rate and usage rate of nPEP among MSM in Yangzhou City are both relatively low. Awareness of nPEP is mainly influenced by marital status and whether participants are aware of PrEP.
- Full text:2025111308414511392扬州市MSM人群艾滋病非职业暴露后预防知晓率调查.pdf
