Young Adult Perspectives on Sex, Dating, and PrEP Use During the Pandemic and Improving the Future of PrEP Care.

Few studies have researched young adults' experiences taking HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) after the start of California's COVID-19 shelter-in-place (SIP) orders. The purpose of this study was to examine the experiences of young adults with sex, dating, and PrEP use during SIP and their perceptions on how to improve PrEP care in this age group. In this mixed-methods study, PrEP users ages 18-29 living in California between April 2020 and June 2021 completed a quantitative survey (N = 37) and one-on-one qualitative interviews (N = 18).

Understanding HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Questions of U.S. Health Care Providers: Unique Perspectives from the PrEPline Clinical Teleconsultation Service.

Fewer than a quarter of people considered to have factors associated with HIV acquisition are prescribed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in the United States. Prior studies demonstrate disparities in provider comfort and knowledge regarding PrEP, suggesting a need for provider capacity building to support widespread PrEP availability. This study examined real-world PrEP clinical questions/cases from providers to a teleconsultation service to identify knowledge gaps and improve PrEP-related training materials and clinical guidelines.