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Record Type: Journal
Publication Date: 2020
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Viewpoint: Why You Should Provide HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) at Your College Health Center
Huey, Michael J.; Higham, Margaret; Watriss, Ariel L.
Journal of American College Health, v68 n2 p119-123 2020
By providing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis, or PrEP (a single daily oral pill), in a primary care college health setting, clinical providers can make a dramatic contribution to the current and long-term health and well-being of the students they see. This viewpoint article describes the approach taken to instituting primary care PrEP services at two college health programs. It delineates which students might benefit from PrEP and how to prescribe/monitor PrEP over time. Additionally, common barriers to PrEP are reviewed, including concerns about affordability, and the concerns that the use of PrEP will encourage risky sexual activity. Implementation strategies are discussed, including identifying a clinic champion, partnering with knowledgeable colleagues, and developing an educational campaign.
Descriptors: Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome (AIDS), College Students, Risk, Health Behavior, Health Promotion, Drug Therapy, Primary Health Care, Well Being, Health Services, Barriers, Prevention, Clinics, Health Education, Incidence, Safety, Drug Use, Biochemistry, Sexuality, Patients, Contraception
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Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Descriptive
Education Level: Higher Education; Postsecondary Education
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Language: English
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