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May 26, 2026American Journal of Men s HealthOpen Access

Equity and Access in HIV Prevention: Addressing Global Disparities in PrEP Use Among Men Who Have Sex With Men Population

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SLSijia LiACAlex Siu Wing Chan

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Overview

Meta-analysis reveals limited PrEP use among men who have sex with men, highlighting urgent need for global strategies.

Key Points

  • This research aims to identify barriers to PrEP access among men who have sex with men and propose strategies to improve uptake.
  • Conducted a meta-analysis on PrEP usage among MSM across various regions and income levels.
  • Identified barriers to PrEP access, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
  • Developed recommendations for targeted interventions to improve equity in PrEP distribution.
  • Only 20% of PrEP-eligible MSM have utilized the medication, with significant regional and income disparities.
  • Barriers to access include financial constraints, healthcare infrastructure issues, and social stigma.
  • Calls for multilevel strategies involve policy changes and community-led initiatives to enhance PrEP accessibility.

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Li et al. (2026) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a153b00b5d9c58d83e8d3bdhttps://doi.org/10.1177/15579883251405699
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