Optimizing PrEP Selection and Persistence for MSM
Shared decision-making in an open and sex-positive environment is essential for PrEP uptake—and to me, patient follow-up and support are 2 key ways we can promote PrEP persistence.
Decera Clinical Education Infectious Disease Podcast · Jason Farley PhD MPH ANP BC FAAN FAANP AACRN
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Show Notes
In this episode, Jason E. Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, AACRN, discusses optimizing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) selection and persistence for men who have sex with men (MSM), including:
- Disparities in PrEP uptake for MSM
- What healthcare professionals can do to address disparities in PrEP uptake
- Providing PrEP within a program that includes sexual health and primary care services, in addition to prescribing PrEP
- PrEP medication options for MSM
- Helping patients access PrEP medications
- Barriers to PrEP persistence
- Strategies for aiding in PrEP persistence, including:
- Increasing access to healthcare professionals through text messaging and telemedicine
- Ensuring a welcome and sex-positive environment
- Partnering with pharmacists and community health workers for follow-up
Jason E. Farley, PhD, MPH, ANP-BC, FAAN, FAANP, AACRN
Professor
School of Nursing
Johns Hopkins University
Nurse Practitioner
Department of Infectious Diseases
John G. Bartlett Specialty Practice
Baltimore, Maryland
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