PrEP use and risk of sexually transmitted infections among U.S. college students
PrEP use was associated with higher STI prevalence and behavioral patterns that increase exposure risk. Integrating PrEP delivery with routine STI screening, safer sex counseling, and condom access is essential to maximize its preventive benefits while minimizing unintended harms.
Authors
- Yichu Li
- Kaiyi Wen
- Xiaolong Hou
- Hyeran Chung
Institutions
- The University of Texas at El Paso (US)
- Lahore University of Management Sciences (PK)
- Xi'an Jiaotong University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Journal of American College Health
- Published
- 2026-02-17
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1080/07448481.2026.2626143
- Primary Topic
- Reproductive tract infections research
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.00