Telehealth effectiveness for pre-exposure prophylaxis delivery in Brazilian public services: the Combine! Study.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) delivery based on user needs can enhance PrEP access and impact. We examined whether telehealth for daily oral PrEP delivery could change the indicators of care related to prophylactic use in five Brazilian public HIV clinics (testing centres, outpatient clinics and infectious disease hospitals).

Methods

Between July 2019 and December 2020, clients on PrEP for at least 6 months could transition to telehealth or stay with in-person follow-up. Clients were clinically monitored until June 2021. A desktop or mobile application was developed, comprising three asynchronous consultations and one annual in-person consultation visit. Predictors influencing telehealth preference and care outcomes were examined. The analysis encompassed inte

SUBMITTER: Grangeiro A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10534058 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature