Mental health, stigma and risk perception among early adopters of HIV PrEP with LA Cabotegravir in Italy: a multicenter cross-sectional and implementation study
CAB-LA PrEP shows high acceptability, adherence, and evolving prevention practices. Although its discreet delivery may alleviate some concerns about visibility and disclosure, integration with mental health support and stigma-sensitive care is essential.
Authors
- Andrea Gori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-0931-0454)
- Giulia Del Duca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-3408-3817)
- Davide Moschese (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5901-6742)
- Samuel Lazzarin (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0007-9174-2091)
- V Barchi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0004-5725-2628)
- Andrea Antinori (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-2121-4684)
- F. Caruso (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4240-1841)
- Rozenn Esvan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6127-0045)
- Valentina Mazzotta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0240-7504)
- Marc Maresca (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3585-4765)
- Giulia Micheli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7996-8345)
- Maria Vittoria Cossu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6984-3028)
- Alessandro Giacinta (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0006-9031-619X)
- Cristina Gervasoni (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-4922-6495)
- Chiara Fusetti (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1028-505X)
Institutions
- University of Milan (IT)
- Luigi Sacco Hospital (IT)
- Istituto Nazionale per le Malattie Infettive Lazzaro Spallanzani (IT)
- Centre for Multidisciplinary Research in Health Science (IT)
- Istituti di Ricovero e Cura a Carattere Scientifico (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- International Journal of Infectious Diseases
- Published
- 2025-12-01
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijid.2025.108273
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.40