Dataset assessing PrEP eligibility and uptake among at-risk men who have sex with men (MSM) in Mtwapa, Kenya

This dataset consists of a spreadsheet containing
questionnaire data, and supplementary material including a blank questionnaire
form, a self-assessment risk checking form and a score sheet for PrEP eligibility.

The study which generated this dataset analysed a cohort of men who have sex with men (MSM) in Mtwapa town, Kenya in order to assess the
performance of Kenyan Ministry of Health criteria used to predict HIV-1
acquisition; to assess the cohorts’ eligibility to receive Pre-exposure prophylaxis
(PrEP) for the prevention of HIV using either Ministry of Health Criteria or
the authors’ Cohort-Derived HIV-1 Risk Score (CDHRS); and to identify factors
associated with the uptake of PrEP for eligible MSM.

Study participants were recruited by 10-15 trained peer
mobilizers who approached individuals, and eligibility was based on age (18–49 years) as well as any of
the following: HIV-1-negative status; involvement with transactional sex work;
having a recent sexually transmitted infection (STI); having multiple sexual
partners; having sex with an HIV-1-infected partner; or anal sex during the 3
months before enrolment. The study took place at the Kenya Medical Research
Institute (KEMRI) clinic, Mtwapa town.

During enrolment and monthly follow-up visits the
researchers conducted face-to-face interviews with participants using a
standardized behaviour questionnaire, provided HIV-1 testing and counselling
using rapid point of care antibody tests, provided risk reduction counselling, assessed
medical histories and performed physical examinations of the participants.

PrEP Eligibility and
Uptake.csv: A spreadsheet consisting of data relating to 986 individuals including
demographic information, behaviours, risk factors and uptake of PrEP. Variables
include age ranges, sexual activity,
drug use, marital status, employment
and marital status. Participant responses have been generalised to preserve
anonymity.

Key for Acronyms.xlsx:
a key to the acronyms used in column headers in the file PrEP Eligibility and Uptake.csv.

PSK-Prep-Self-RAST
Revised.pdf: A one-page HIV Self Risk Checker published by the Kenyan
Ministry of Health, including questions on condom use, intravenous drug use,
sexually transmitted disease and previous use of PrEP.

PrEP Adherence
2017-9-4.docx: A blank questionnaire form used to assess the usage of PrEP and participants’ Motivation and
Adherence when taking PrEP.

Additional file 1 -
PrEP Eligibility Score Sheet.docx: A one-page scoresheet for PrEP
eligibility which underpins the
Cohort-Derived HIV-1 Risk Score tool (CDHRS) for men who have sex with
men.

The .csv file can be opened using any spreadsheet software
such as Microsoft Excel or Google Sheets. The .docx files can be opened using
Microsoft Word or open source software such as Open Office. The .pdf can be
opened using Adobe reader or a standard web browser.

The study received ethical approval from The KEMRI Ethics
Review Committee (SSC 894) and all
participants provided written informed consent.