PrEP surfing common among MSM

Reliance on partners’ PrEP use was more common among younger men and those who had used PrEP in the previous 6 months.

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PrEP surfing was reported in 25% of study visits among MSM using event-driven PrEP or no PrEP, according to a study published in AIDS.
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The study analyzed 2,187 visits from 636 participants in the Amsterdam Cohort Studies between October 2021 and December 2023.
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Recent PrEP surfing was associated with having multiple sex partners, recent PrEP use, and a higher perceived probability of acquiring HIV.
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Intention to practice PrEP surfing was reported in 27% of visits, with higher intention linked to condomless anal sex and recent PrEP use.
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The study concluded that PrEP surfing was practiced by MSM without HIV who did not use daily PrEP, highlighting the need for further research.

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