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Conclusion: the study revealed that the motivation for using Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis was the perception of susceptibility to HIV, the severity of the disease, and benefits such as protection and psychological well-being, while barriers involved difficulties in access, complexity of the clinical protocol, and stigma. 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