Absolute risk framing increases interest in PrEP by 13.8% compared to relative terms
Using absolute numbers to explain HIV risk may increase interest in prevention
A randomized survey of 461 non-PrEP using gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (GBM) found that absolute risk messaging led to…
Giving clear, direct percentages about HIV risk can help more people feel interested in taking daily preventive medicine.
PrEP users show suboptimal vaccination coverage, lowest for HPV at 43%
Vaccination Coverage Remains Low Among People Taking HIV PrEP
This meta-analysis of 13,087 individuals receiving HIV PrEP in routine care found suboptimal vaccination coverage across key vaccines. HBV c…
New data shows that many people taking HIV prevention medication are missing out on other important vaccinations like HPV and Hepatitis B.
Group support models may improve PrEP uptake and adherence for adolescent girls and young women
Group support models improve HIV prevention for young women
This scoping review of 11 studies examined group support models for HIV prevention in sub-Saharan Africa. The findings suggest these interve…
Peer support and education can help young women in Africa feel more confident and stay on their HIV prevention medication.
Health insurance navigation did not significantly improve linkage to care in a population of 625
Insurance navigation did not improve HIV care links for patients
This randomized controlled trial involving 625 Black and Hispanic/Latino sexual gender minorities and transgender persons found that health …
A new trial shows that providing insurance navigation help did not significantly increase rates of people getting linked to HIV or preventio…
Gay men show higher rates of PrEP awareness and use than bisexual men
Gay men more likely to use HIV prevention tools
This meta-analysis of 514,543 individuals identified significantly higher rates of PrEP awareness and usage among gay men compared to bisexu…
New data shows significant gaps in PrEP awareness and use among bisexual men compared to gay men, highlighting a need for targeted outreach.
Enhanced peer PrEP referral with HIV self-testing did not increase PrEP initiation but increased HIV testing among Kenyan AGYW
Enhanced peer referral increased HIV testing but did not boost PrEP use among Kenyan young women
This randomized controlled trial evaluated enhanced peer referral strategies versus standard referral among adolescent girls and young women…
Enhanced peer referrals boosted HIV testing among Kenyan young women but did not increase PrEP use compared to standard methods.