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Considering the IUSTI Europe position statement and recent guidelines from the CDC, this study investigated the use of doxycycline to prevent STIs among MSM attendees of an STI\/HIV center in Rome, Italy.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Methods<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>From June 2024 to February 2025, an anonymous self-administered questionnaire was used to collect data on sexual behaviors, HIV status, HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), STI history, recreational substances, and doxycycline PrEP\/PEP use. Logistic regression analyzed associations between Doxy-PEP\/PrEP use and behavioral\/clinical factors.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Results<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>Two hundred and ninety MSM were enrolled. Among them, 9.3% reported using Doxy-PEP\/PrEP, with nearly half accessing it without medical supervision. Multivariable analysis showed significant associations between doxycycline use and having \u226520 sexual partners, erectile drug use, and condomless anal sex.<\/jats:p>\n                  <\/jats:sec>\n                  <jats:sec>\n                    <jats:title>Conclusions<\/jats:title>\n                    <jats:p>While doxycycline remains an uncommon choice for STI prevention among our attendees, its usage is linked to individuals engaging in sex with multiple partners. 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