HIV diagnosis rates for Australian-born gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (gbMSM) are declining since widespread implementation of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in 2016. Increased connections with sexual health services and LGBTQI communities may facilitate more effective HIV prevention strategies. ConclusionsĪsian-born gbMSM newly-arrived to Australia may have limited knowledge of HIV prevention strategies aside from condom use. Sexual health counselling and connections with LGBTQI community groups appeared to facilitate PrEP and consistent condom use. Many indicated interest in PrEP but described it as too expensive given they do not have access to government-subsidized healthcare.
Seven men were on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) all but one started PrEP after coming to Australia. Most relied on condoms to stay HIV negative however their consistency of use varied. Although participants reported basic knowledge of HIV transmission and treatment, exposure to sexual identity and HIV-related stigma in their countries of birth meant they imagined a HIV diagnosis would be devastating. Men reported little knowledge of HIV prevention strategies outside of condom use prior to coming to Australia. Interviews were recorded, transcribed verbatim and analysed thematically.
Men were excluded if they were living with HIV. Twenty-four gbMSM aged 20–30 years attending Melbourne Sexual Health Centre who were born in Asia and arrived in Australia in the preceding four years, participated in semi-structured face-to-face interviews from 8th May 2019 and 23rd December 2019. Our aim was to explore experiences of Asian-born gbMSM newly arrived in Australia and attending a sexual health centre with regards to their knowledge of and preference for HIV prevention strategies.
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