Physicians & Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)

Overview:

This is a two-hour recording of a live webcast.

Many people are at high risk for contracting HIV infection. Those at risk could benefit from pre exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Many people have never heard of PrEP and are not receiving it. Many health providers have also never heard of PrEP and those who have may be uncomfortable prescribing it. PrEP is a promising new biomedical intervention that can prevent HIV infection in persons at high risk for contracting HIV. PrEP and the use of condoms are even more effective in preventing HIV infection. PrEP is not reaching the people who could benefit from it. PrEP has the potential to reduce new HIV infections if potential patients know about it, have access to it and it is taken as prescribed. Patients need to be informed and discussions need to occur regarding access PrEP and the benefits and myths surrounding PrEP.

By the end of this training, participants should be able to:

• Define PrEP services.
• Describe how PrEP works.
• Discuss how PrEP is used for HIV treatment and prevention activities.
• Explain the importance of taking PrEP as prescribed.
• Explain the possible side effects related a PrEP regimen.
• Describe PrEP related stigma.
• Outline the follow up screenings required for a PrEP regimen.
• List available resources for paying for PrEP.
• Identify innovative solutions to increase the usage of PrEP.