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.

Rossotti, R., Caruso, E., Calzavara, D., Vinti, P., Bianchi, A., Tavelli, A., et al. (2025). Knowledge, Use, and Misuse of Self-Prescribed Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis in a Community-Based Preexposure Prophylaxis Service. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, 52(6), 18-22 [10.1097/olq.0000000000002115].

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

Lapadula, Giuseppe;Soria, Alessandro;
2025

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.
Articolo in rivista - Articolo scientifico
Sexually transmitted infections; STI; STD; Prevention; Doxy PEP
English
1-giu-2025
2025
52
6
18
22
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Rossotti, R., Caruso, E., Calzavara, D., Vinti, P., Bianchi, A., Tavelli, A., et al. (2025). Knowledge, Use, and Misuse of Self-Prescribed Doxycycline Postexposure Prophylaxis in a Community-Based Preexposure Prophylaxis Service. SEXUALLY TRANSMITTED DISEASES, 52(6), 18-22 [10.1097/olq.0000000000002115].
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