Nurse-Led HIV PEP Program Used by Men at High-Risk for HIV Seroconversion

We trialed a nurse-led HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) program in 2 sexually transmitted infection clinics in Ottawa, Canada. From September 5, 2013 to September 4, 2015, 112 persons sought PEP: 103 male; 84 men who have sex with men (MSM). 72 patients (59 MSM) initiated PEP. 11 were diagnosed with HIV: 6 diagnoses occurred during initial assessment (all MSM; 1 also shared injection equipment); 5 MSM were diagnosed with HIV within 1 year of seeking PEP. This level of positivity indicated that, when access is facilitated, individuals at high-risk of HIV seek PEP.
Source: Journal of the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care - Category: Nursing Authors: Source Type: research