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    Enhancing HIV prevention and care among men who have sex with men: insights from social psychology

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    2018-07-21
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    Jaspal, Rusi;
    Page, Matthew
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    Abstract
    Men who have sex with men (MSM) are a key population in the HIV epidemic in Western industrialised societies. Significant strides have been made in preventing HIV infection in MSM—indeed, a 60% decrease in HIV incidence was observed in London at the end of 2016.1 This can be attributed to the combined effect of treatment as prevention and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in high-risk MSM. However, sexual risk-taking, inconsistent condom use and low uptake of PrEP remain obstacles to eradicating new HIV transmissions. Advances have also been made in enhancing HIV care. In England, 87% of MSM living with HIV have been diagnosed and over 90% are now on effective antiretroviral therapy (ART).2 Yet, some patients struggle to accept and adjust to their HIV diagnosis. Some decide not to initiate ART. Some are lost to follow-up. Often, the underlying causes are psychosocial in nature. We believe that social psychology has a role to play in developing steps to improve HIV prevention efforts and patient engagement with HIV care.
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    Citation : Jaspal, R. and Page, M. (2018) Enhancing HIV prevention and care among men who have sex with men: insights from social psychology. Sexually Transmitted Infections, 94, pp. 472-473
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    http://hdl.handle.net/2086/16418
    DOI
    https://doi.org/10.1136/sextrans-2018-053745
    Research Institute : Media Discourse Centre (MDC)
    Research Institute : Mary Seacole Research Centre
    Peer Reviewed : Yes
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