A Randomized Controlled Pilot Study of Just4Us, a Counseling and Navigation Intervention to Promote Oral HIV Prophylaxis Uptake Among PrEP-Eligible Cisgender Women

Autor: Anne M. Teitelman, Hong-Van Tieu, Deepti Chittamuru, Pamela A. Shaw, Vijay Nandi, Annet Davis, Rachele K. Lipsky, Caroline K. Darlington, Danielle Fiore, Beryl A. Koblin
Rok vydání: 2023
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Zdroj: AIDS and Behavior.
ISSN: 1573-3254
1090-7165
0369-9722
Popis: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake among cisgender women in the United States is low. Just4Us, a theory-based counseling and navigation intervention, was evaluated for preliminary efficacy in a pilot randomized controlled trial with PrEP-eligible women (n = 83). The comparison arm was a brief information session. Surveys were completed at baseline, post-intervention and at 3 months. In the study sample, 79% were Black and 26% were Latina. At 3 months follow-up, 45% made an appointment to see a provider about PrEP; only 13% received a PrEP prescription. There were no differences in PrEP initiation by study arm (9% Info vs 11% Just4Us; CI 1.07). Knowledge was significantly higher in the Just4Us group at post-intervention. Analysis revealed high PrEP interest with many personal and structural barriers along the PrEP continuum. Just4Us is a promising PrEP uptake intervention for cisgender women. Further research is needed to tailor intervention strategies on individual circumstances and barriers. Clinicaltrials.gov registration: NCT03699722: A Women-Focused PrEP Intervention (Just4Us)
Databáze: OpenAIRE
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