The purpose of this study is to determine the factors associated with acceptability to oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among Thai men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender women (TGW).
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
105
Piman Center
Chiang Mai, Thailand
Acceptability and factors affecting the decision to take oral PrEP
After receiving information about PrEP, the participants will have a chance to decide whether they want to take PrEP or not. The set of questions asking about reason(s) for taking (or not taking) PrEP are used to evaluated the acceptability. The questions will evaluate multiple aspects such as knowledge about PrEP (efficacy and medications side effect), personal belief about PrEP, sexual practice, social stigmata, and concern for HIV resistance. The participants will answer these questions via Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing (CASI).
Time frame: 1 year
Adherence to PrEP by self-report
Among the participants who decide to take PrEP, the adherence will be evaluate by self-report (directly to medical staff and via Computer-Assisted Self Interviewing).
Time frame: 1 year
Adherence to PrEP by pill count
Among the participants who decide to take PrEP, the adherence will be evaluate by pill count.
Time frame: 1 year
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