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This is a Cross-Sectional Study study.

September 30, 2025AIDS and BehaviorOpen Access

Awareness, Acceptance, and Uptake of HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis among Men Who Have Sex with Men (MSM) in Northwestern China: A Cross-Sectional Study

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Cross-sectional study assesses prEP awareness and uptake in MSM, highlighting barriers and gaps.

PrEP awareness was high at 82%, but actual uptake was very low at 8.8%, indicating a significant gap.
Among 1,085 participants, 87.0% were eligible for prEP, yet only 28.5% identified as high-risk, revealing misperceptions.
Factors such as rural residence, education level, and income significantly influenced prEP acceptance and awareness.
Targeted efforts are crucial to address affordability and enhance education for better prevention outcomes.

Zhao et al. (2025) studied this question.

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