Advancing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) implementation in Canada: a scoping review protocol of programmes, practices and policies.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective HIV prevention tool, reducing infection risk by up to 99% when used as prescribed. Despite its proven efficacy, PrEP uptake remains suboptimal, particularly among high-risk populations in Canada. Barriers to access and uptake, including stigma, financial constraints and healthcare accessibility, persist, highlighting the need for targeted interventions. The objective of this scoping review is to identify and map the extent and types of interventions, programmes, practices and policies aimed at increasing the acceptance, access, uptake and sustained use of HIV PrEP in Canada.

Methods and analysis

This review will use the Joanna Briggs Institute (JBI) Scoping Review methodology. Databases to be searched are MEDLI

SUBMITTER: Chakraborty D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12506201 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature