Table 2.
Key barriers to accessing PrEP reported by MSM in Malaysia.
| Identified Barriers to PrEP | Voting Results * | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| PrEP Naïve (n = 9) |
On PrEP (n = 6) |
Total (n = 15) |
|
| High cost associated with PrEP services ** | 4 | 5 | 9 |
| Limited knowledge and awareness of PrEP among MSM | 7 | - | 7 |
| Lack of access to trained PrEP providers | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Complex clinical protocol for PrEP initiation and follow-up | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Social stigma associated with PrEP use | 2 | 4 | 6 |
| Concerns about side effects and medication interactions | 3 | - | 3 |
| Need decision aid to guide PrEP decision-making | 3 | - | 3 |
* Participants received 3 votes in each session to allocate across the top 3 most important barriers. They could apply 2+ votes to one barrier if they felt it was needed. ** Includes cost for the pills, initiation tests and appointments, follow-up tests and appointments.