Using data from a behavioural survey of men who have sex with men (MSM) to estimate the number likely to present for HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in Ireland, 2017

Euro Surveill. 2017 Nov;22(48):17-00768. doi: 10.2807/1560-7917.ES.2017.22.48.17-00768.

Abstract

In Ireland, men who have sex with men (MSM) have increased HIV risk. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), combined with safe sex practices, can reduce HIV acquisition. We estimated MSM numbers likely to present for PrEP by applying French PrEP criteria to Irish MSM behavioural survey data. We adjusted for survey bias, calculated proportions accessing testing services and those likely to take PrEP. We estimated 1-3% of MSM in Ireland were likely to present for PrEP.

Keywords: HIV; Ireland; Men who have sex with men; PrEP; Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis; behavioural data.

MeSH terms

  • Adolescent
  • Adult
  • Anti-HIV Agents / administration & dosage*
  • Anti-HIV Agents / therapeutic use
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Health Knowledge, Attitudes, Practice
  • Homosexuality, Male / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans
  • Ireland / epidemiology
  • Male
  • Middle Aged
  • Patient Acceptance of Health Care / statistics & numerical data*
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis*
  • Sexual Behavior / statistics & numerical data
  • Surveys and Questionnaires
  • Young Adult

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents