HIV infections among adolescents and young adults continue to be at high levels, with Americans between the ages of 13 and 24 accounting for approximately 20% of all new HIV infections in 2019. However, uptake of a preventive regimen known as pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in this group rema...
When employed strategically, mass media can function to inform audiences about PrEP and influence individuals to discuss it with their healthcare provider. Interpersonal communication, particularly doctor-patient communication, can be a way for healthcare providers to build relationships with their patients...
Background: The use of antiretrovirals to prevent HIV transmission in uninfected individuals has been evaluated in the iPrEX, FEM-PrEP, and CAPRISA studies, and has recently been addressed by the CDC's interim guidance on the use of PrEP. With its high cost, adherence challenges and questions...
ViiV Healthcare's mission centers HIV prevention through advocating for greater resources for testing, education, and other preventative measures, including PrEP.
Health care practitioners are split when it comes to opinions on which provider should take the lead in prescribing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), which is administered to people at high risk for HIV.
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Location of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Services Across New York City Neighborhoods: Do Neighborhood Socio-demographic Characteristics and HIV Incidence Matter? These findings validate the need for ongoing policy interventions (e.g. public health detailing) vis-脿-vis PrEP provider locations in NYC and inf...
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The CDC now says that providers should inform all sexually active adults and adolescents about PrEP and prescribe itto anyone who asks for it, as this may “help patients overcome embarrassment or stigma that could prevent them from telling their health care provider about their HIV risk factors....
PrEP (or Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis) helps protect you against HIV as a preventive measure. By taking PrEP daily or as needed, you can effectively prevent infection. Talk to your doctor to find the dosing schedule that best fits your lifestyle. ...