Conocimiento sobre chemsex, profilaxis pre-exposición contra el VIH (PrEP) y entrevista sexual en atención primaria¿estamos preparados? ((Pag. -e 101929)

  1. P. Galicia 1
  2. S. Chuvieco 1
  3. L. Santos Larrégola 1
  4. J. Cuadros 2
  5. J.M. Ramos-Rincón 3
  6. M. Linares 2
  1. 1 Centro de Salud Buenos Aires, Madrid, España
  2. 2 Hospital Universitario Príncipe de Asturias, Madrid, España
  3. 3 Universidad Miguel Hernández, Elche, Alicante, España
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Journal:
Semergen: revista española de medicina de familia

ISSN: 1138-3593

Year of publication: 2023

Issue: 4

Pages: 4-4

Type: Article

DOI: 10.1016/J.SEMERG.2023.101929 DIALNET GOOGLE SCHOLAR

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Abstract

Objective To describe the degree of knowledge of primary care professionals about the practice of chemsex, its potential side effects and pre-exposure prophylaxis against HIV (PrEP). Material and methods Observational, descriptive, cross-sectional, observational study using an online survey aimed at primary care professionals. The survey consisted of 25 questions on: (i) sociodemographic data; (ii) performance of sexual interview in the consultation; (iii) level of knowledge about the use of chemsex and its complications; (iv) degree of knowledge about PrEP, and (v) training needs of professionals. The survey was designed in ArgisSurvey123 and distributed through SEMERGEN via distribution list and corporate mail. Results One hundred and fifty-seven responses were obtained during the survey distribution period (February-March 2022). The majority of respondents were women (71.8%). The percentage of sexual interviewing in routine clinical practice was low. Most respondents (73%) had heard of chemsex, but were not comfortable with their knowledge of the pharmacokinetic properties of the main drugs used in this practice. 52.3% of respondents claimed to have no knowledge of PrEP. Conclusions Updating and responding to the training needs of professionals regarding chemsex and PrEP is essential to ensure the care and quality of care for our patients.

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