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Review
. 2021 Jun;48(2):299-310.
doi: 10.1016/j.pop.2021.02.004. Epub 2021 Apr 22.

Pre-exposure Prophylaxis in LGBT Communities

Asa Radix  1 , Rona Vail  2
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Pre-exposure Prophylaxis in LGBT Communities

Asa Radix et al. Prim Care. 2021 Jun.

Abstract

Gay, bisexual and other men who have sex with men (MSM) and transgender individuals face the highest burden of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) infection. HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is an effective evidence-based biomedical intervention to reduce acquisition of HIV infection but uptake has been suboptimal in lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) populations. Primary care providers play an integral role in addressing HIV disparities by educating patients and facilitating access to PrEP. After PrEP initiation, primary care providers should assess for and manage adverse effects, provide appropriate laboratory monitoring, support adherence, and assist patients with access to low-cost or free PrEP options if needed.

Keywords: Biomedical intervention; HIV prevention; LGBT; MSM; PrEP; Transgender.

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Disclosure The authors have nothing to disclose.

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