Development and evaluation of an online HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) training program for community pharmacists to implement pharmacy-led PrEP services in Malaysia.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Expanding HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) through pharmacies may improve access for key populations. As part of the preparation phase of the EPIS (Exploration-Preparation-Implementation-Sustainment) framework, we developed and evaluated an online, self-paced PrEP training program for community pharmacists to prepare for a pilot, pharmacy-led PrEP service in Malaysia.

Materials and methods

In May 2023, a PrEP training committee developed an online training program covering PrEP efficacy, safety, eligibility, baseline assessments, laboratory testing, prescribing, and special circumstances, and pre-/post-training knowledge tests. In June 2023, 18 community pharmacists asynchronously completed the training. Effectiveness was evaluated using a 20-question pre-/po

SUBMITTER: Gan YN 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12360552 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature