March 3, 2026Open Access

Perceptions and Acceptability of Doxycycline-Based STI Prophylaxis: Insights from Consumers and Healthcare Providers in Queensland

Key Points

An increasing interest in doxycycline-based prophylaxis for STIs highlights its potential role in prevention.
Consumer interest is tempered by provider hesitance due to ethical concerns, needing clear education initiatives.
The analysis involved insights from both consumers and healthcare providers in Queensland regarding STIs.
Long-term implications for antimicrobial resistance must be addressed in future studies on doxycycline prophylaxis.

Abstract

Findings highlight complex social and clinical considerations in the potential implementation of Doxy-PrEP. While consumer interest suggests a role for this intervention in STI prevention, ethical concerns and provider hesitancy require clear guidelines, education, and regulatory oversight. Future research should examine long-term implications for antimicrobial resistance and STI prevention strategies.

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Daniel Demant

University of Technology Sydney

Philip Baker

The University of Sydney

Amy B. Mullens

Dakota State University

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International Journal of Sexual Health

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Yonsei University

Queensland University of Technology

University of Technology Sydney

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Perceptions and Acceptability of Doxycycline-Based STI Prophylaxis: Insights from Consumers and Healthcare Providers in Queensland

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