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HIV Testing and PrEP Use, Familiarity, and Attitudes Among Gay and Bisexual Men in the US

A national probability sample of three birth cohorts
September 2018
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This study is the first to provide estimates of HIV testing and the use of PrEP among three generations of gay and bisexual men in the U.S. using a national probability sample. The paper was published in PLOS ONE in September 2018.

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Highlights
Most sexually active gay and bisexual men aged 18-25 are not tested for HIV annually, as recommended by the CDC.
A minimal percentage of sexually active gay/bisexual men of all age groups use PrEP.
Visiting an LGBT health clinic was associated with a greater likelihood of HIV testing and PrEP use.
Data Points
4%
of sexually active gay/bisexual men of all age groups use PrEP
52%
of young sexually active gay and bisexual men were familiar with PrEP as HIV prevention
79%
of men aged 34-41 were familiar with it
25%
of young gay and bisexual men had never tested for HIV in their lives
45%
of young sexually active gay and bisexual men had tested for HIV at least annually
59%
of men aged 34-41 had been tested at least annually

Read the open-access journal article.

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