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December 7, 2025Discover Public HealthOpen Access

Determinants of awareness and acceptability of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among men in Kenya

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JAJohn Baptist AsiimweLNLilian NuwabaineIAIsaac Alinda

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Overview

Analysis of HIV awareness and acceptability in men shows high acceptability but low awareness, suggesting a need for targeted outreach and education.

Key Points

  • High acceptability of PrEP at 68.7% among those aware supports enhanced HIV prevention strategies.
  • Logistic regression identified factors influencing PrEP awareness and acceptability among men in Kenya.
  • Key determinants included healthcare decision-making, education, and experience of intimate partner violence.
  • Community-based education and outreach are crucial to improve PrEP awareness among underserved tribes in Kenya.

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Asiimwe et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/694020ee2d562116f28faee3https://doi.org/10.1186/s12982-025-01221-1
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