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. 2020 Aug;24(8):2299-2306.
doi: 10.1007/s10461-020-02789-2.

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Experiencing Partner Violence

Amy Braksmajer  1 , Suzan M Walters  2 , Hugh F Crean  3 , Rob Stephenson  4 , James M McMahon  3
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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Use Among Men Who Have Sex with Men Experiencing Partner Violence

Amy Braksmajer et al. AIDS Behav. 2020 Aug.

Abstract

Intimate partner violence (IPV) significantly increases HIV risk among MSM. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) may provide MSM experiencing IPV an option for self-protection from HIV without requiring condom negotiation or compromising safety. This study examined relationships among various forms of IPV (physical, emotional, monitoring, controlling, and forced sex) and PrEP use among 863 MSM participating in a cross-sectional, internet-based survey. Participants reported IPV rates during the prior 6 months that were consistent with prior research (physical violence, 23.3%; emotional violence, 36.3%; monitoring, 45.1%; controlling, 25.3%; forced sex, 20.0%). Forced sex and emotional IPV were negatively associated with PrEP use in our sample; in contrast, controlling was positively associated with PrEP use. We suggest clinical IPV screenings among MSM seeking PrEP, as well as PrEP-focused interventions that explicitly address IPV.

Keywords: HIV prevention; Intimate partner violence; MSM; PrEP.

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