Knowledge, Use, and Misuse of Self-Prescribed Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis in a Community-Based Preexposure Prophylaxis Service.

IF 2.4 4区医学 Q3 INFECTIOUS DISEASES

Sexually transmitted diseases Pub Date : 2025-06-01 Epub Date: 2025-03-25 DOI:10.1097/OLQ.0000000000002115

Roberto Rossotti, Enrico Caruso, Daniele Calzavara, Pietro Vinti, Alessandra Bianchi, Alessandro Tavelli, Davide Moschese, Giuseppe Lapadula, Camilla Muccini, Alessandro Soria, Anna De Bona, Massimo Cernuschi, Antonella d'Arminio Monforte

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Abstract

Abstract: This study described knowledge and usage of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis (doxyPEP) among preexposure prophylaxis users. A survey was launched enrolling 703 respondents: 28.2% were aware of doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis, but only 8.8% used it. One quarter discussed it with medical doctors, and only 51.6% used the recommended dosing. Doxycycline postexposure prophylaxis needs to be implemented within appropriate guidelines.

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社区暴露前预防服务中自开多西环素暴露后预防的知识、使用和滥用。

摘要：本研究描述了多西环素暴露前预防使用者对多西环素暴露后预防（doxyPEP）的知识和使用情况。对703名受访者进行调查：28.2%的人知道强力霉素暴露后预防，但只有8.8%的人使用它。四分之一的人与医生讨论过，只有51.6%的人使用了推荐的剂量。多西环素暴露后预防需要在适当的指导方针下实施。

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Sexually transmitted diseases 医学-传染病学

CiteScore

4.00

自引率

16.10%

发文量

289

审稿时长

3-8 weeks

期刊介绍： Sexually Transmitted Diseases, the official journal of the American Sexually Transmitted Diseases Association, publishes peer-reviewed, original articles on clinical, laboratory, immunologic, epidemiologic, behavioral, public health, and historical topics pertaining to sexually transmitted diseases and related fields. Reports from the CDC and NIH provide up-to-the-minute information. A highly respected editorial board is composed of prominent scientists who are leaders in this rapidly changing field. Included in each issue are studies and developments from around the world.