Analysis estimates the number of individuals needing HIV PrEP in key populations, suggesting significant underutilization.
Key Points
This analysis aims to estimate the prevalence of PrEP indications among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men and people who inject drugs in Canada.
Conducted a secondary data analysis using national surveys.
Estimated the percentage of GBMSM and PWID meeting PrEP indications.
Applied these percentages to recent population estimates to calculate PrEP need.
Gathered data on existing PrEP use among those with indications.
Estimated 24.1% of GBMSM and 22.3% of PWID had indications for PrEP.
Corresponding numbers indicate 99,300 GBMSM and 22,400 PWID had PrEP indications in Canada.
Two-thirds of indicated GBMSM were not using PrEP.
No PWID with indications reported current PrEP use.