Reflecting on the POPS study
Discussing the impact of the POPS study
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Summary:
This research looked at how many people in England are aware of and use medications to prevent HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs). Between April 2022 and December 2023, over 1,700 people filled out an online survey. The survey included questions about awareness and use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV and STI post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP), antibiotics taken after sex to prevent bacterial STIs like syphilis and chlamydia.
James reflects on the findings of the research, its impact and his development.
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Related research themes:
Pathogens:
Chlamydia
Gonorrhoea
Sexually transmitted infections
syphilis
Populations:
Heterosexual
GBMSM