Availability of HIV postexposure prophylaxis services in Los Angeles County

Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Jun 1;48(11):1624-7. doi: 10.1086/598976.

Abstract

Postexposure prophylaxis after sexual exposure to human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) is recommended by state and national agencies. A cross-sectional survey of 117 Los Angeles County sites found that 17 sites (14.5%) offer postexposure prophylaxis. Ten sites (8.5%) offer postexposure prophylaxis to patients who are uninsured. General availability of postexposure prophylaxis should be a public health priority.

MeSH terms

  • California
  • Chemoprevention / methods*
  • Chemoprevention / statistics & numerical data*
  • Cross-Sectional Studies
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Health Services Accessibility / statistics & numerical data*
  • Humans