Assessment of U=U understanding, PrEP awareness and HIV knowledge among Hornet users in Thailand

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This page is a plain-language introduction to “Assessment of U=U understanding, PrEP awareness and HIV knowledge among Hornet users in Thailand,” attributed to Chinbunchorn T, Thaneerat N, Howell S, et al. and listed as Sexually Transmitted Infections 2023;99:21–29 · DOI: 10.1136/sextrans-2021-055300. Its central focus is: It surveys prevention knowledge in an LGBTQ+ dating-app community. The summary is intended to help readers understand the question and practical relevance before opening the full publication.

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