Emergency Department-Based Human Immunodeficiency Virus Preexposure Prophylaxis Referral Program-Using Emergency Departments as a Portal for Preexposure Prophylaxis Services

Sex Transm Dis. 2021 Aug 1;48(8):e102-e104. doi: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001351.

Abstract

A pilot program was implemented to assess the feasibility of emergency department (ED) preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) referral. Of 119 eligible patients approached and assessed, 39 (33%) expressed interest and were referred to peer navigators. Of these, 16 (41%) scheduled for appointments; four (10%) initiated PrEP, which demonstrated ED-based PrEP referral was feasible.

Publication types

  • Research Support, U.S. Gov't, P.H.S.

MeSH terms

  • Anti-HIV Agents* / therapeutic use
  • Emergency Service, Hospital
  • HIV
  • HIV Infections* / drug therapy
  • HIV Infections* / prevention & control
  • Humans
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis*
  • Referral and Consultation

Substances

  • Anti-HIV Agents