PrEP Among MSM and TG in Myanmar

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis of HIV Infection Among Men Who Have Sex With Men (MSM) and Transgender Women (TG) in Suburban Yangon, Myanmar

HIV is concentrated among key populations in Myanmar. Globally, HIV-prevalence among transgender (TG) women is one of the highest; laboratory-confirmed prevalence is reported up to 40%. In September 2015, WHO recommended the use of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for people at substantial risk of HIV as part of a combination HIV prevention strategy. A demonstration project will take place to implement and evaluate the uptake and effectiveness of PrEP among MSM, and TG women in a clinic in Hlaingtharyar township, Yangon. The aim is to describe PrEP uptake, as well as HIV-seroconversion and STI infection rates among those who use PrEP.

Inclusion Criteria:

• HIV-negative
• No suspicion of acute HIV infection
• Substantial risk of HIV infection
• Creatinine clearance is more than 30 ml/min
• Willingness to use PrEP as prescribed, including periodic HIV testing
• Willingness to sign informed consent

Exclusion Criteria:

• Anyone who is not eligible with the inclusion criteria