Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Infection Integrated With Municipal- and Community-Based Sexual Health Services.

ABSTRACT:

Importance

Several randomized clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) acquisition. Little is known about adherence to the regimen, sexual practices, and overall effectiveness when PrEP is implemented in clinics that treat sexually transmitted infections (STIs) and community-based clinics serving men who have sex with men (MSM).

Objective

To assess PrEP adherence, sexual behaviors, and the incidence of STIs and HIV infection in a cohort of MSM and transgender women initiating PrEP in the United States.

Design, setting, and participants

Demonstration project conducted from October 1, 2012, through February 10, 2015 (last date of follow-up), among 557 MSM and transgender women in 2

SUBMITTER: Liu AY 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC5042323 | biostudies-literature | 2016 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature