HIV PrEP

PrEP Use Doubles Over 3 Years, but Uneven Access Persists

Feb 13, 2025

Despite an improved HIV PrEP-to-need ratio from 2018 to 2021, PrEP use relative to need was lower in certain populations, including women and younger people.

Peer-Led HIV Prevention Strategies Promising for Latino MSM

Feb 2, 2025

Peer-led interventions for improving HIV prevention among Latino MSM exist, but research is needed before they can be fully implemented and used effectively.

Factors Identified for PrEP Initiation & Continuation in Homeless-Experienced PWUD

Jan 31, 2025

A low-threshold, harm reduction-oriented program for PrEP would support initiation and continuation for homeless-experienced people who use drugs.

Mutiple PrEP Choices Needed for MSM

Jan 31, 2025

Study results indicate the need for multiple care and formulation choices to improve PrEP uptake among men who have sex with men.

PrEP Prescriptions Increase Among US Veterans

Jan 13, 2025

A recent study shows an increasing number of US veterans are being prescribed PrEP, similar to trends among persons with commercial or public health insurance.

Low PrEP Acceptance Common Among Women, Non-White Patients

Jan 12, 2025

Research shows particularly low PrEP acceptance among women and people of non-White origin, as well as low acceptance among individuals diagnosed with an STI.

Patient Empowerment, Rather than Access, Critical to Engage PWID in PrEP Care

Jan 9, 2025

Among people who inject drugs (PWID), decisions around PrEP are impeded by more pressing needs, and focusing on autonomy may help to engage PWID in PrEP uptake.

Addressing Clinician-Reported Barriers Improves Confidence in PrEP Prescribing

Dec 25, 2024

Clinician-reported barriers to PrEP prescribing include finances, perceptions about HIV risk, lack of training, and the amount of time required for PrEP care.

Steep Increase in Event-Driven PrEP Use

Dec 24, 2024

Researchers found a steep increase in even-driven PrEP use among cisgender gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men.

Considerable Scale-Up Needed to Meet 2025 HIV PrEP Goals

Dec 23, 2024

About 3.5 million persons used PrEP in 2023 globally, which was far below the goal of 21.2 million set for 2025.

Peer-to-Peer Outreach Increases PrEP Awareness in Underserved Groups

Dec 21, 2024

A peer-to-peer program successfully trained and mobilized volunteers to distribute information about PrEP to people not often included in outreach campaigns.

ICI Therapy Does Not Increase Mortality Risk in Patients With Pre-Existing Autoimmune Disease

Dec 5, 2024

The mortality risk in patients with pre-existing auto-immune disease is not significantly different from those without AIDS, in an immune checkpoint inhibitor study.

Q&A: Addressing Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for Transgender Women

Nov 27, 2024

Research shows many transgender women in the U.S. express interest in long-acting injectable PrEP but face barriers to accessing preventive treatment.

Perceived HIV Risk Low Among People Who Inject Drugs

Nov 14, 2024

In general, many people who inject drugs perceive themselves to be at a low risk for HIV despite having indications for pre-exposure prophylaxis use.

PrEP Use Increased From 2013 to 2023

Nov 13, 2024

The annual number of PrEP users increased in the United States from 10,281 in 2013 to 505,730 in 2023, primarily in oral formulations.

Addressing Stigma Alone May Not Improve PrEP Use in Black MSM

Nov 12, 2024

In a study of PrEP use in Black sexual minority men, PrEP stigma was associated with a lower likelihood of current PrEP use in all models examined.

Q&A: Improving PrEP Access in Transgender Men, Other Transmasculine People

Oct 25, 2024

Researchers discuss efforts to improve PrEP access in transgender and other transmasculine men who are under-represented in research and prevention efforts.

PrEP Program Reduces New HIV & Gonorrhea Infections

Oct 24, 2024

A PrEP program that included medication distribution and counseling could reduce thousands of new cases of HIV and gonorrhea and showed potential for scaling.