What are the ethical concerns regarding the principle of non-maleficence in providing PrEP to men who have sex with men, considering the potential increase in bacterial STIs?

Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research) 2026 Open access

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Authors: Tripdatabase
DOI: 10.5281/zenodo.18314018
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Abstract

The potential increase in bacterial STIs and antimicrobial resistance due to PrEP usage in MSM populations poses ethical concerns under the principle of non-maleficence, emphasizing the need for monitoring and informed consent.

Fields of Study & Subjects

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Ethics and bioethics in healthcare HIV Drug Use Sexual Risk

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Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)
Publication date
20 January 2026