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Evolution of Risk Behaviors, Sexually Transmitted Infections and PrEP Care Continuum in a Hospital-Based PrEP Program in Barcelona, Spain: A descriptive study of the first 2 years’ experience

21 December 2022

This article from Infectious Diseases and Therapy describes the results of a study of changes in PrEP users’ risk behaviors and sexually transmitted infections (STIs), as well as PrEP care continuum details, at a hospital-based PrEP program in Barcelona, Spain.

Topic(s): Research, Service Delivery

Product(s): Oral PrEP

Population(s): Gay and Bisexual Men Who Have Sex With Men, People Who Use Drugs, Sex Workers, Trans Women

Region(s): Europe & Central Asia

Format(s): Journal Article

Countries: Spain

Source(s): Infectious Diseases and Therapy

Type: External Link

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