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Revista del Nacional (Itauguá)
Print version ISSN 2072-8174
Abstract
RIOS-GONZALEZ, Carlos Miguel. Acceptability of PrEP in men who have sex with men (MSM): systematic review of qualitative studies. Rev. Nac. (Itauguá) [online]. 2025, vol.17, e1700190. Epub July 15, 2025. ISSN 2072-8174. https://doi.org/10.18004/rdn2025.e1700190.
Objective:
to analyze studies that investigate the acceptability of PrEP in men who have sex with men (MSM).
Methodology:
a systematic search was conducted for studies published in English or Spanish, up to June 2024, that investigated the acceptability of PrEP in MSM. The search was conducted in the following electronic databases: The Cochrane Library, Medline (Pubmed), PsycINFO, EMBASE, Web of Science, and CINHAL.
Results:
after searching the analyzed databases, 432 articles were found. Participants reported benefits such as reduced HIV-related anxiety, improved engagement in healthcare, and increased sexual comfort. However, significant barriers were also identified, including stigma, concerns about side effects, adherence issues, and challenges related to cost and access.
Conclusions:
this qualitative review provides a nuanced and multifaceted understanding of the experiences, perceptions, and challenges related to PrEP among diverse populations of MSM.
Keywords : and gender minorities; Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis; healthcare acceptance.
