CCO Infectious Disease Podcast

Improving Access and Acceptance of HIV PrEP for People Who Inject Drugs

Episode Summary

Here’s my take on how healthcare professionals can improve accessibility and acceptance of PrEP among PWID.

Episode Notes

In this episode, Carolyn Chu, MD, MSc, FAAFP, AAHIVS, discusses improving HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis accessibility and availability for PWID, including by:

• Integrating PrEP with services that PWID are already aware of and/or connected to (eg, harm reduction/syringe services and substance use disorder treatment programs, peer-based training/education initiatives, healthcare for the homeless programs, and emergency departments) 
• Staffing PrEP programs with people who are trusted by PWID and delivering PrEP in settings where patients feel respected, comfortable, and safe 
• Tailoring prescribing practices and interventions (eg, same-day medication initiation, on-site pharmacies and/or medication storage, and intensive outreach and navigation) to support the care needs of PWID

Carolyn Chu, MD, MSc, FAAFP, AAHIVS
Chief Medical Office
American Academy of HIV Medicine

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