Abstract
This study produces an estimate of the proportion of eligible PrEP users among people of Sub-Saharan African background based on the Belgian PrEP eligibility criteria and examines associations with socio-economic and demographic characteristics. We performed logistic regression analysis on data of a representative community-based survey conducted among Sub-Saharan African communities (n = 685) living in Antwerp. Almost a third (30.3%) of the respondents were eligible to use PrEP. Those who were male, single, lower educated, undocumented, and had experienced forced sex were more likely to be eligible for PrEP use. The findings highlight the importance of taking intra-, interpersonal and structural HIV risk factors into account. The study shows high unmet PrEP needs in this population, especially among those with high vulnerability for HIV acquisition. A better understanding of barriers to PrEP use in this population group is needed to allow for equitable access.
Highlights
This study produces an estimate of the proportion of eligible Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) users among people of Sub-Saharan African background based on the Belgian PrEP eligibility criteria and examines associations with socio-economic and demographic characteristics
Almost a third (30.3%) of the respondents were eligible to use PrEP. Those who were male, single, lower educated, undocumented, and had experienced forced sex were more likely to be eligible for PrEP use
A better understanding of barriers to PrEP use in this population group is needed to allow for equitable access
Summary
The study objectives are twofold: First, we aim to identify the proportion of SSA migrants who are theoretically eligible for PrEP use, based on the current eligibility and reimbursement criteria in Belgium; second, we examine the socio-economic and demographic characteristics which are related to these criteria among SSA migrants. The overall objective of this project is to learn how PrEP rollout can be optimized to result in maximum impact on HIV and sexual health
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