Educational Initiatives Boost Women’s HIV Awareness, PrEP Uptake | IDWeek 2024

Despite advancements in HIV prevention and treatment, disparities persist in accessing sexual health services, particularly for women. Three posters presented at IDWeek 2024 highlighted the critical role of educational initiatives in increasing women’s awareness of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) and facilitating access to HIV testing services.

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References

1. Sheth AN, Vincent SY, Simone L, et al. Impact of tailored education on engagement in sexual health and HIV prevention services among US women. Presented at: IDWeek 2024; October 16-19, 2024; Los Angeles, CA. Poster P-523.

2. Poteat T, Sarkar S, Ragone L, et al. Opportunities for PrEP awareness and engagement: A survey among healthcare-seeking cisgender women in the US. Presented at: IDWeek 2024; October 16-19, 2024; Los Angeles, CA. Poster P-528.

3. Short WR, Patel P, Verdier G, et al. Extrapolating expected efficacy, safety, and pharmacokinetics (PK) of dolutegravir/lamivudine (DTG.3TC) in pregnant people living with HIV-1 from pregnancy data with combination DTG and/or 3TC antiretroviral therapies. Presented at: IDWeek 2024; October 16-19, 2024; Los Angeles, CA. Poster P-574.