HIV prevention for women: Exploring the uptake of pre- and postexposure prophylaxis (PrEP and PEP) among cis and trans women accessing nurse-led HIV prevention services in Ottawa, Canada (PrEP-RN)

Author:

Orser Lauren12ORCID,Elmekki Maha2,Francoeur Megan2,O’Byrne Patrick12

Affiliation:

1. School of Nursing, University of Ottawa, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

2. Sexual Health Clinic, Ottawa Public Health, Ottawa, Ontario, Canada

Abstract

In response to increased HIV prevention efforts (PEP and PrEP), HIV rates in Ontario have decreased among gay men. By extension, the proportion of first-time HIV diagnoses in cis and trans women has increased, prompting concern for ongoing HIV transmissions. Presently, uptake of HIV prevention services among women is limited, largely due to variability of HIV-specific risk factors. To explore HIV prevention use among women, a retrospective review was completed of participants in a nurse-led HIV prevention service (PEP-RN and PrEP-RN) in Ottawa, Canada. Results showed 10% uptake for PEP and 3% uptake for PrEP among women. For PEP, 32 women presented for assessment, and 25 were initiated. Most PEP initiations were made following a potential sexual exposure to HIV, and 36% involved a partner who was HIV positive and not virally suppressed. For PrEP, offers for referral were made to 59 women; 28 declined, and 31 accepted. Among women who declined PrEP, 32% were HIV contacts, and among those who accepted, 80% were due to reported sexual or substance use practices. The highest PrEP engagement occurred among women receiving services in a safer opiate supply program. The high uptake of PEP suggests this could be a useful strategy to reducing HIV transmission rates in women. In addition, women receiving PrEP could benefit from a more supportive approach to care, including assistance with mediation use and regular contact with nurses. In using a more collaborative and gender-based approach to HIV prevention care, progress can be made in addressing ongoing HIV inequities among women.

Publisher

University of Toronto Press Inc. (UTPress)

Subject

Psychiatry and Mental health,Psychology (miscellaneous)

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