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Characterizing the Impact of COVID-19 on Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care

Brooke G Rogers1,2,3, Jun Tao1,2, Michaela Maynard1

  • 1Department of Medicine, Infectious Diseases, The Miriam Hospital, 14 Third Street, Providence, RI, 02906, USA.

AIDS and Behavior
|June 11, 2021
PubMed

Insights

The COVID-19 pandemic minimally impacted pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care, with flexible delivery methods ensuring continued patient access to essential HIV prevention services.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Disease Prevention
  • HIV/AIDS Research

Background:

  • COVID-19 significantly disrupted global healthcare systems and services.
  • Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a critical component of HIV prevention strategies.
  • Understanding the pandemic's effect on PrEP care is vital for maintaining HIV prevention efforts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care delivery.
  • To evaluate changes in PrEP encounters during the early stages of the pandemic.

Main Methods:

  • Retrospective review of patient records at a PrEP program in Providence, Rhode Island.
  • Data collected from September 1st, 2019, to May 29th, 2020, encompassing pre-pandemic and pandemic periods.
  • Statistical analysis to determine the significance of changes in PrEP encounters over time.

Main Results:

  • A decrease in the number of PrEP encounters was observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • This decrease was not statistically significant, indicating sustained access to care.
  • Patients continued to access PrEP clinical services despite the public health crisis.

Conclusions:

  • Flexible and timely PrEP delivery approaches were crucial in mitigating disruptions.
  • The study highlights the resilience of PrEP programs during public health emergencies.
  • Maintaining access to PrEP is essential for ongoing HIV prevention efforts, even amidst crises.

Keywords:
COVID-19Clinical careHIV preventionPre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP)

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