Preplanned Studies: Increasing Uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis and Associated Behavioral Changes Among Men Who Have Sex with Men — Qingdao City, Shandong Province, China, 2024–2025

Introduction: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) coverage among men who have sex with men (MSM) in China is suboptimal, and longitudinal data on uptake dynamics are scarce. This study describes temporal trends in PrEP use and identifies correlates of recent uptake among MSM in Qingdao, China. Methods: … Read more

Study finds sharp rise in HIV prevention medication use among American youth

Eight times more American young adults now take medication to protect them from HIV than a decade ago, a new study finds. But even with this positive news about increasing use of pre-exposure prophylaxis or PrEP, the study also suggests that health care providers and public health agencies could do more to promote consistent use … Read more

Study reveals an integrated care model for improving outcomes among people who inject drugs

Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) presented results from the HPTN 094 (“INTEGRA”) study at the 2025 Conference on Retroviruses and Opportunistic Infections (CROI) in San Francisco. The main findings from this randomized controlled trial that enrolled persons who inject drugs showed that similar numbers of participants were on medication for opioid use … Read more