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Biomedical Approaches and Disparities in HIV Prevention.
Jared Carter-Davis1, Ellen Seymour2
1Division of Infectious Diseases, East Carolina University, ECU Adult Specialty Care, 2390 Hemby Lane, Greenville, NC 27834, USA.
The Nursing Clinics of North America
|April 26, 2024
Summary
Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) prevention through pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) faces access disparities. Nurses are crucial in increasing PrEP knowledge and uptake among high-risk populations.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Disease Prevention
- Nursing Science
Background:
- Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) remains a significant global health issue.
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) was approved by the FDA in 2012 as an HIV prevention strategy.
- Disparities in PrEP access and uptake disproportionately affect key populations at high risk for HIV.
Purpose of the Study:
- To highlight the persistent disparities in PrEP access and utilization.
- To emphasize the critical role of nurses in addressing these inequities.
- To advocate for increased PrEP knowledge, access, and use among at-risk groups.
Main Methods:
- Review of existing literature on HIV, PrEP, and health disparities.
- Analysis of the impact of individual, provider, and systemic factors on PrEP access.
- Identification of nursing interventions to mitigate PrEP access barriers.
Main Results:
- Significant gaps exist in PrEP awareness, access, and uptake among populations most vulnerable to HIV.
- Nurses are uniquely positioned to address disparities at multiple levels.
- Systemic barriers hinder equitable PrEP distribution and utilization.
Conclusions:
- Addressing disparities in PrEP access is essential for effective HIV prevention.
- Nurses must be empowered and educated to champion PrEP initiatives.
- Targeted strategies are needed to increase PrEP knowledge and uptake in high-risk communities.
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