More gay and bisexual men are using HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with increased confidence in the benefits of HIV treatment for prevention, according to a UNSW study.
Significantly more gay and bisexual men are using the antiretroviral drug PrEP to prevent HIV infection, according to the latest report from the PrEPARE Project.
The national online survey of Australian gay and bisexual men found that 43% of gay and bisexual men had used PrEP in 2019, up from 24% in 2017. This substantial increase aligns with falling HIV infections among gay and bisexual men in many jurisdictions.
The PrEP users surveyed reported positive experiences of using the drug, with the majority reporting reduced concern about HIV and increased sexual pleasure as a result. They also reported fewer concerns about disclosing PrEP use to others.