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ArticleAIDS and behavior2026

Trends and Correlates of Post-exposure Prophylaxis Utilization Among Men Who Have Sex with Men in Qingdao, China: A 2023-2024 Prospective Cohort Study.

Ruzhuo Liu, Peilong Li, Lin Ge, Meizhen Liao, Xin Song, Yong Fu, Houlin Tang, Dongmin Li

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Ruzhuo LiuDivision of Epidemiology, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.ORCID http://orcid.org/0009-0003-0168-9989
Peilong LiDivision of Epidemiology, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.
Lin GeDivision of Epidemiology, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.
Meizhen LiaoShandong Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Jinan, China.
Xin SongQingdao Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Qingdao, China.
Yong FuQingdao Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Qingdao, China.
Houlin TangDivision of Epidemiology, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China.
Dongmin LiDivision of Epidemiology, National Center for AIDS/STD Control and Prevention, Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, Beijing, China. lidongmin@chinaaids.cn.ORCID http://orcid.org/0000-0002-8002-9473

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National Science and Technology Major Project 2017ZX10201101-002-005
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Abstract

Post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is a crucial human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention tool, yet utilization among men who have sex with men (MSM) remains suboptimal. This study aimed to describe the longitudinal trends in PEP utilization and identify factors associated with recent PEP utilization. A prospective cohort study enrolled 497 MSM in Qingdao between January and July 2023. Participants underwent baseline assessment and were followed up every 6 months, collecting data on sociodemographic characteristics, sexual behaviors, and health service utilization. This analysis included participants who completed all four assessments. Temporal trends were assessed using the chi-square test for trends. Generalized Estimating Equations (GEE) with a logit link were used to identify factors associated with recent PEP use. A total of 417 MSM were included in the analysis. Over the follow-up period, ever PEP use showed a non-significant increasing trend (32.1% to 36.2%). Conversely, recent PEP use significantly decreased from 5.3% at baseline to 2.6% at final follow-up. Multivariable GEE analysis indicated that higher proportions of recent PEP use were associated with engagement in commercial sex, recent sexually transmitted infections diagnosis, prior PrEP use, and perceiving PEP as effective. Lower proportions were associated with age ≥ 30 years and frequent HIV testing. Although ever PEP use appears relatively high among MSM in Qingdao, recent PEP utilization is low and has declined significantly over time. These findings suggest the need for tailored strategies to sustain and optimize PEP use as part of a comprehensive HIV prevention package.

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HIV InfectionsHomosexuality, MalePatient Acceptance of Health CarePost-Exposure ProphylaxisAdultChinaHumansMaleMiddle AgedProspective StudiesSexual BehaviorYoung AdultHIV preventionMen who have sex with menPost-exposure prophylaxisRisk behavior

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