Initiation of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis in adolescents and young adults: Barriers and opportunities

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Authors

Stefan Rowniak · University of San Francisco

Adam Leonard · UCSF Benioff Children's Hospital

Abstract

Providers in any setting should be able identify at-risk AYA and prescribe PrEP accordingly. Nurse practitioners should make PrEP accessible to AYA by addressing the barriers to PrEP utilization, prescribing, and continuity of care. Nurse practitioner curriculum, training, and continuing education should include PrEP for AYA.

Topics & Keywords

HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions Adolescent Sexual and Reproductive Health HIV, Drug Use, Sexual Risk

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Journal of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners

Volume 33, Issue 9, pp. 700-708

DOI: 10.1097/jxx.0000000000000485

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