Long-term HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis Trajectories Among Racial & Ethnic Minority Patients: Short, Declining, & Sustained Adherence.

ABSTRACT:

Background

HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) requires continued use at an effective dosage to reduce HIV incidence. Data suggest early PrEP drop-off among many populations. We sought to describe PrEP use over the first year among racial and ethnic minority patients in the US.

Setting

Racial and ethnic minority patients initiating PrEP at a federally qualified health center in Chicago, IL.

Methods

Using electronic health records, we determined the adherence (≥6 weekly doses) trajectories over the first year of PrEP use and compared baseline and time-varying patient characteristics.

Results

From 2159 patients, we identified 3 PrEP use trajectories. Sustained use was the most common (40%) trajectory, followed by short use (30%) and declining use (29%). In adjust

SUBMITTER: Pyra M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8752481 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature