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The review aims to synthesize barriers, misconceptions, and misuse patterns that affect PrEP utilization among MSM in sub-Saharan Africa.

February 8, 2026SHILAP Revista de lepidopterologíaOpen Access

I am on PrEP: A systematic review of barriers to effective PrEP utilisation among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa

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IIIkekhwa Albert IkhileUniversity of South Africa SASegun Emmanuel AdewoyeUniversity of South Africa

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A systematic review uncovers misconceptions and barriers to PrEP use in men who have sex with men, suggesting targeted public health interventions are needed.

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The review aims to synthesize barriers, misconceptions, and misuse patterns that affect PrEP utilization among MSM in sub-Saharan Africa.
Conducted a systematic review using the PRISMA framework
Screened 270 studies based on predetermined criteria
Selected 20 studies for thematic analysis
Identified prevalent misconceptions about PrEP’s side effects
Observed patterns of self-administration and inconsistent adherence
Highlighted stigma, inadequate healthcare access, and misinformation as significant barriers

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Ikhile et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6988290a0fc35cd7a884904f https://doi.org/10.38140/ijspsy.v6i1.2248

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A systematic review uncovers misconceptions and barriers to PrEP use in men who have sex with men, suggesting targeted public health interventions are needed.

I am on PrEP: A systematic review of barriers to effective PrEP utilisation among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa

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I am on PrEP: A systematic review of barriers to effective PrEP utilisation among men who have sex with men in sub-Saharan Africa

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