Readiness for HIV Postexposure Prophylaxis (PEP) Decision Making Following Sexual Violence.

ABSTRACT: HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) can reduce the risk of acquiring HIV infection following sexual assault. However, only about half of people offered HIV PEP will initiate the medication. Factors associated with patient readiness for HIV PEP following sexual assault have been attributed to structural and clinical barriers. This study utilized the Theory of Reasoned Action and Planned Behavior to better understand how personal factors, cognitive factors, mental health, barriers and facilitators that could influence a patient's decision to start HIV PEP post sexual assault. A web-based cross sectional survey was conducted from October 2017 to January 2020 and a total of 228 responses were included from participants that had experienced sexual assault in the previous 3 months. Using linear

SUBMITTER: Draughon Moret J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11792872 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature