PrEP public policies for HIV prevention in South America: an intersectional analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective biomedical prevention strategy, recommended by the World Health Organization since 2015. However, in South America, its adoption has been uneven, reflecting structural, political, and socio-cultural inequalities. This study maps and analyzes national PrEP policies across 13 South American countries through an intersectional lens, identifying challenges and opportunities for more equitable HIV prevention strategies.

Methods

We conducted a documentary survey of national PrEP-related policies, clinical guidelines, regulations, and public communications from Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, French Guiana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela. Searches were performed on i

SUBMITTER: de Oliveira KH 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12837304 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature