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Aditya Narayan1, Michael Blasingame2, Sam Warmuth2
1Clinical Excellence Research Center, Stanford University, Palo Alto, CA, USA.
NPJ Digital Medicine
|March 6, 2026
Summary
An AI chatbot improved pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care. Patients using the AI tool showed better PrEP initiation, attendance, and adherence, especially younger and minority individuals.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Infectious Diseases
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is crucial for HIV prevention.
- Optimizing PrEP care delivery remains a public health priority.
- Leveraging technology in healthcare can improve patient engagement.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the impact of an AI-powered chatbot on PrEP support.
- To assess if AI-driven communication influences PrEP initiation and adherence.
- To identify demographic groups benefiting most from AI PrEP support.
Main Methods:
- Retrospective cohort study design.
- Analysis of data from AIDS Healthcare Foundation clinics in the US.
- Comparison of PrEP care outcomes between chatbot users and non-users.
Main Results:
- Chatbot engagement was associated with higher PrEP initiation rates.
- Users demonstrated improved follow-up attendance and appointment adherence.
- Younger patients and racial/ethnic minorities showed the highest engagement with the chatbot.
Conclusions:
- AI-supported communication can enhance PrEP care delivery.
- Chatbots may be effective tools for improving adherence and engagement in PrEP programs.
- Targeted AI interventions could reduce disparities in HIV prevention.
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