An electronic health record-based strategy to increase PrEP decision-making among cisgender women in primary care: results of a randomized pilot study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Approximately one in five HIV infections in the United States occurs among cisgender women, those whose gender identity matches their sex assigned at birth. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective preventive option for all genders, yet lack of awareness and stigma have hindered uptake. To address this gap, we sought to develop and pilot test an electronic health record-based strategy among cisgender women in primary care.

Methods

Our strategy, informed by prior work, identified cisgender women in primary care who might benefit from PrEP, provided them with person-centered PrEP educational materials via the patient portal, and offered an opportunity to electronically request a dedicated PrEP visit with a PrEP champion - a female primary care physician

SUBMITTER: Pack A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12020290 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature