A Pilot Program of Pre-Exposure and Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Promotion among Men Who Have Sex with Men — 7 Study Sites, China, 2018–2019

Abstract

Summary What is already known on this topic? Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) had been proved to be effective in HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM) internationally. Use of either PrEP or PEP was found to be limited among Chinese MSM. Relatively little data was reported in China. What is added by this report? Our program indicated that PEP was more acceptable than PrEP among MSM in China. Drugs of lower cost and related knowledge dissemination could increase PrEP and PEP uptake among MSM in China. What are the implications for public health practice? PrEP and PEP are likely to contribute significantly to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention in China.