Evaluating Patient Perceptions on PrEP Screening and Referral in the Acute Care Setting

Authors

Benjamin Aronson, Department of Epidemiology, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, 950 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 500, 20052, Washington, D.C, USA.
Paige Kulie, Department of Epidemiology, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, 950 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 500, 20052, Washington, D.C, USA.
Amanda D. Castel, Department of Epidemiology, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, 950 New Hampshire Ave NW, Suite 500, 20052, Washington, D.C, USA. acastel@gwu.edu.
Natasha N. Powell, Department of Emergency Medicine, The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates, Washington, DC, USA.
Melissa McCarthy, Department of Health Policy, The George Washington University Milken Institute School of Public Health, Washington, DC, USA.

Document Type

Journal Article

Publication Date

10-11-2022

Journal

AIDS and behavior

DOI

10.1007/s10461-022-03839-7

Keywords

Emergency Department; HIV; PrEP; Referral; Urgent Care

Abstract

Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV is highly effective, yet uptake has been limited. We measured PrEP knowledge, eligibility, and referral willingness among patients receiving emergency or acute care in Washington, DC. We surveyed HIV-negative patients with STI-related complaints on HIV risk behaviors, PrEP knowledge, eligibility, and willingness for PrEP referral. Among 174 participants, 70% were PrEP unaware and 33% were PrEP eligible. Most participants (81%) supported learning more, 64% would consider taking PrEP, and 28% agreed to immediate referral. Willingness to learn more about PrEP suggests referral from non-traditional settings may increase uptake. Further evaluation of this approach is warranted.

APA Citation

Aronson, Benjamin; Kulie, Paige; Castel, Amanda D.; Powell, Natasha N.; and McCarthy, Melissa, "Evaluating Patient Perceptions on PrEP Screening and Referral in the Acute Care Setting" (2022). GW Authored Works. Paper 1786.
https://hsrc.himmelfarb.gwu.edu/gwhpubs/1786

Department

Health Policy and Management