Questioning risk compensation: pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and sexually transmitted infections among men who have sex with men, capital region of Denmark, 2019 to 2022

ConclusionWe found a 35% increase in STI incidence associated with PrEP use. It started before PrEP initiation, challenging the assumption that PrEP leads to risk compensation. Instead, the data suggest that individuals seek PrEP during periods of heightened sexual risk-taking. Consequently, PrEP programmes should include sexual health consultations, STI testing, treatment and prevention strategies to prevent HIV and improve sexual health.

Source: Eurosurveillance - March 28, 2024 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Sebastian von Schreeb, Susanne Kriegel Pedersen, Hanne Christensen, Kristina Melbardis J ørgsensen, Lene Holm Harritshøj, Frederik Boetius Hertz, Magnus Glindvad Ahlström, Anne-Mette Lebech, Suzanne Lunding, Lars Nørregaard Nielsen, Jan Gerstoft, Gitt Source Type: research