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Date of Award
Spring 2021
Degree Name
Master of Medical Science (Physician Assistant)
Department
Physician Assistant; College of Health Sciences
First Advisor
Michael Huber
Abstract
Historically, HIV has had a significant negative impact on the MSM population. Recently, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has shown efficacy in preventing the transmission of HIV. But it has not been declared whether PrEP encourages unsafe sexual practices or the spread of other STIs. This research seeks to answer the question: In MSM [P], does being on HIV PrEP [I] lead to a higher incidence of STIs among patients [O] when compared to MSM who are not on HIV PrEP [C].
Recommended Citation
Testa, Christopher, "Assessing the Prevalence of STIs Among MSM That Use PrEP for HIV Prevention" (2021). Capstone Showcase. 29.
https://scholarworks.arcadia.edu/showcase/2021/pa/29
Assessing the Prevalence of STIs Among MSM That Use PrEP for HIV Prevention
Historically, HIV has had a significant negative impact on the MSM population. Recently, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) has shown efficacy in preventing the transmission of HIV. But it has not been declared whether PrEP encourages unsafe sexual practices or the spread of other STIs. This research seeks to answer the question: In MSM [P], does being on HIV PrEP [I] lead to a higher incidence of STIs among patients [O] when compared to MSM who are not on HIV PrEP [C].