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LEN SURVEY FOR MSM IN SOUTH AFRICA

Background: The Department of Health is introducing Lenacapavir (LEN) at its clinics soon. LEN is a new form of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV. Unlike daily PrEP pills, LEN is an injection that you only need to get twice a year, once every six months. As part of OUT’s commitment to respectful, specialised healthcare, we would like to hear your views and preferences about LEN.
Consent: Your participation is voluntary and your responses are confidential and will not be shared with anyone. You may skip any question or stop answering questions at any time. Your answers will help us to improve our services.
SECTION A: Demographics and context
These questions will tell us more about you.
1.How old are you?
2.What is your race?
3.Are you a man who have sex with men?
SECTION B: Behaviour and risk profile
These questions will tell us more about what you do.
4.How many sex partners did you have in the past 3 months:
5.6. Have you used oral HIV prevention pills (PrEP) before?
SECTION C: Knowledge of LEN (Long‑acting PrEP injection)
These questions will tell us how much you know about LEN.
6.7. Have you heard of Lenacapavir (LEN)?
7.Which of the following statements about LEN are True?
True
False
Not sure
LEN is an injection that can prevent HIV.
You get LEN injections every six months.
LEN protects against STIs like syphilis.
LEN will be available at private health care providers.
LEN will be available only at Department of Health public clinics.
You must test HIV‑negative before starting LEN.
LEN is safe for people who use drugs.
LEN is safe even if you have mental health conditions.
SECTION D: Attitudes toward LEN
These questions will tell us how you feel about LEN.
8.Please rate each statement:
Strongly agree
Agree
Neutral
Disagree
Strongly disagree
I would prefer an injection every six months instead of taking a pill every day.
I do not like to take pills every day
I believe LEN gives better protection against HIV than oral PrEP.
I am worried about side effects of LEN.
I worry that someone will see me getting LEN.
My health is important to me.
9.What worries you about LEN? Choose all that apply.
10.How likely are you to start LEN if it is available?
Very likely
Likely
Unsure
Unlikely
Very unlikely
SECTION E: Perceptions of access, stigma, and health system trust
These questions will tell us how to make it easier for you to get LEN.
11.Where do you prefer to get LEN from?
12.How do you feel about accessing LEN at Department of Health (DoH) public clinics?
13.Optional: If you want to book an in-person or virtual consultation, please leave your details, and we will contact you: