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- Youth aged 13-29 make up 23% of the population but represent 40% of new HIV diagnoses, with risk peaking at ages 22-23.
- A survey of 667 patients aged 13-19 at School-Based Health Centers (SBHCs) found that only 32% had heard of PrEP, but 67% would be likely to take it if offered for free.
- As youth of color are disproportionately affected by HIV, there's a need for better education about PrEP, and SBHCs can help by making it more accessible.
Article Abstract
Introduction: Youth aged 13-29 years represent 23% of the population but account for 40% of new HIV diagnoses, with risk peaking at ages 22-23 years. We assessed sexual behaviors, PrEP knowledge and attitudes among patients of 6 School-Based-Health-Centers (SBHCs) located in Northern Manhattan and the Bronx.
Method: 667 patients, aged 13-19 years, completed a survey in the SBHCs waiting rooms between 10/2018 - 4/2019 RESULTS: Of the survey respondents attending SBHCs, 32% reported ever having heard of PrEP and, upon learning of PrEP, 67% stated that would be very likely (35%) or somewhat likely (32%) to take PrEP if it was offered to them free of charge.
Discussion: Youth of color are disproportionately infected by HIV throughout the US. Efforts are needed to educate adolescents on the benefits of PrEP, SBHCs are well situated to reduce barriers in providing PrEP directly to those who would benefit from its protection..
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