Table 2 Reasons for stopping PrEP in former PrEP users, multiple answers allowed
Reasons for Stopping PrEP | All Participants (n = 609) | Wave 1 (n = 219) | Wave 2 (n = 390) |
|---|---|---|---|
Reduced need for PrEP | 299 (49.1%) | 112 (51.1%) | 187 (47.9%) |
Partner situation changed | 193 (31.7%) | 71 (32.4%) | 122 (31.3%) |
Other prevention strategies sufficient | 150 (24.6%) | 53 (24.2%) | 97 (24.9%) |
Logistic reasons | 191 (31.4%) | 62 (28.3%) | 129 (33.1%) |
Difficulties obtaining PrEPa | 72 (11.8%) | 21 (9.6%) | 51 (13.1%) |
PrEP is unaffordable | 159 (26.1%) | 53 (24.2%) | 106 (27.2%) |
Negative attitudes towards PrEP | 48 (7.9%) | 17 (7.8%) | 31 (7.9%) |
Afraid of stigma for taking PrEP | 14 (2.3%) | 7 (3.2%) | 7 (1.8%) |
Thinking taking PrEP is immoral | 36 (5.9%) | 11 (5.0%) | 25 (6.4%) |
Reservations against characteristics of PrEP | 262 (43.0%) | 81 (37.0%) | 181 (46.4%) |
Fear of long-term side effects | 147 (24.1%) | 43 (19.6%) | 104 (26.7%) |
Do not feel adequately protected by PrEPb | 50 (8.2%) | – | 50 (12.8%) |
Not wanting to take a daily pill | 142 (23.3%) | 40 (18.3%) | 102 (26.2%) |
Not wanting to take a chemical substance | 150 (24.6%) | 55 (25.1%) | 95 (24.4%) |
Experiencing side effects | 106 (17.4%) | 41 (18.7%) | 65 (16.7%) |
Biological reasons | 86 (14.1%) | 26 (11.9%) | 60 (15.4%) |
Contracted too many STIs | 67 (11.0%) | 20 (9.1%) | 47 (12.1%) |
Positive HIV test | 21 (3.4%) | 8 (3.7%) | 13 (3.3%) |
Other Reasons | 36 (5.9%) | 14 (6.4%) | 22 (5.7%) |
Missing | 69 (11.3%) | 32 (14.6%) | 37 (9.5%) |