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Implementing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): let's not get caught with our pants down

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Implementing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP): let's not get caught with our pants down
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HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a daily pill that prevents HIV acquisition. In March 2018, New Zealand became one of the first countries in the world to publicly fund PrEP for individuals at high risk. PrEP promises significantly improved HIV control but is unfamiliar to most health practitioners here, compromising its potential. In this article we review the rationale for PrEP and identify barriers to rapid implementation. The latter include: consumer and health practitioner awareness...

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Research paper
Research format
Journal article
Date created
2018-08-31
Creator
Saxton, Peter / Giola, M / Coughlan, E / Rich, J / Azariah, S / Ludlam, A / O'Toole, C / Pohl, M / Myers, J
URL
http://hdl.handle.net/2292/46235
Related subjects
Humans / HIV Infections / Amphetamine-Related Disorders / Drug Combinations / Anti-HIV Agents / Treatment Outcome / Risk Factors / Morals / Unsafe Sex / Patient Selection / Sexual Partners / Vulnerable Populations / Cost-Benefit Analysis / Female / Male / Healthcare Disparities / Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis / Tenofovir / Emtricitabine / Transgender Persons / Sexual and Gender Minorities

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