Awareness, Usage and Perceptions of Doxycycline Post‐Exposure Prophylaxis (doxyPEP) for Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Infections in Australia: Insights From a National Cross‐Sectional Survey
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The research aims to investigate awareness and perceptions of doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for preventing STIs in Australia.
National cross-sectional survey conducted among individuals in Australia
Assessment of awareness and usage patterns of doxyPEP
Evaluation of sourcing practices and regimen adherence
DoxyPEP use identified as rapidly increasing among participants
Many users engaged in non-recommended regimens
Unsupervised sourcing of doxyPEP was prevalent, highlighting safety concerns
Resumen
DoxyPEP use was happening quickly but often involved non-recommended regimens and unsupervised sourcing. Urgent educational interventions and improved clinical access are needed for safe implementation.
Conciencia, uso y percepciones de la profilaxis post-exposición con doxiciclina (doxyPEP) para la prevención de infecciones de transmisión sexual en Australia: perspectivas de una encuesta nacional transversal | Synapse