Doxycycline as Post-Exposure Prophylaxis: Awareness, Beliefs, and Interest Among Patients with and at Risk for HIV
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DOI: 10.1007/s10461-024-04538-1
Abstract: Recent studies have demonstrated the efficacy of doxycycline as post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) for sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention, but little is known regarding patient beliefs and interest in doxy-PEP. We conducted a cross-sectional survey of… read more here.
Keywords: beliefs interest; exposure prophylaxis; doxy pep; pep ... See more keywords
Is doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis being utilised in Germany? Insights from an online survey among German men who have sex with men
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DOI: 10.1007/s15010-024-02321-x
Abstract: Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) reduces the likelihood of Chlamydia and early syphilis by approximately two-thirds. Currently, data on the frequency of Doxy-PEP use in men who have sex with men (MSM) are limited. This study… read more here.
Keywords: exposure prophylaxis; doxy pep; online survey; pep ... See more keywords
Let's not forget about Mycoplasma genitalium.
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DOI: 10.1071/sh25174
Abstract: In the August issue of Sexual Health, a public health ethics analysis for and against doxycycline pre-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) to prevent sexually transmitted infections in men who have sex with men was published. The authors… read more here.
Keywords: let forget; doxy pep; forget mycoplasma; genitalium ... See more keywords
Another Tool for the Sexual Health Toolkit: US Health Care Provider Knowledge and Attitudes About Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis to Prevent Bacterial Sexually Transmitted Infections Among Men Who Have Sex With Men
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000002095
Abstract: We conducted a qualitative study of 30 health care providers in 13 US cities to explore knowledge and attitudes about doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for STI prevention. Background Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) reduces chlamydia, gonorrhea, and… read more here.
Keywords: knowledge attitudes; doxy pep; health care; pep ... See more keywords
A Qualitative Study of Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices Among Health Care Providers in New York City
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000002103
Abstract: A qualitative study of New York City health care providers' knowledge, attitudes, and practices regarding doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis identified barriers, benefits, and concerns related to the prevention strategy. Background Three randomized controlled trials have demonstrated… read more here.
Keywords: new york; doxy pep; health care; pep ... See more keywords
"It's been a very liberating experience": doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) for STI prevention and experiences with sexual pleasure by men who have sex with men (MSM).
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DOI: 10.1097/olq.0000000000002220
Abstract: BACKGROUND Pleasure is a key component in sexual decision-making. Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) is a novel intervention for STI prevention for MSM that may influence sexual experiences. Using the Sexual Health Model, we assessed whether… read more here.
Keywords: sti prevention; pep use; doxy pep; pleasure ... See more keywords
Willingness to accept Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis for bacterial stis prevention among men who have sex with men in Southern China: a cross-sectional analysis
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DOI: 10.1186/s12879-025-11290-x
Abstract: Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (doxy-PEP) has the potential to decrease the incidence of sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM). However, there is a limited literature on willingness to use doxy-PEP… read more here.
Keywords: use doxy; willingness use; doxy pep; pep ... See more keywords
Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis in China: current utilized situation among men who have sex with men in a cross-sectional online survey from two cites
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DOI: 10.1186/s12889-025-24067-3
Abstract: Doxycycline post-exposure prophylaxis (Doxy-PEP) represents an emerging strategy for STI prevention. Self-administered use of Doxy-PEP has been empirically observed among men who have sex with men (MSM) in some countries, while little is known about… read more here.
Keywords: among men; doxy pep; exposure prophylaxis; post exposure ... See more keywords