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Symposium: Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) in HIV prevention: Current problems and proposed solutions

Abstract

Individuals who are experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for exposure to HIV because of precarious living situations and crowded shelter populations. The utilization of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by agencies providing healthcare for the homeless is urgently needed.

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Author Details

Angela Caires, DNP, College of Nursing, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA; Yeow Chye Ng, PhD, MSN, BSN, BSE, RN, FNP-BC, NP-C, NRCME, AAHIVE, College of Nursing, University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA; Jack Mayeux, MSN, College of Nursing, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

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Lead Author Affiliation

The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA

Type

Presentation

Format Type

Text-based Document

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Keywords:

HIV Prevention, PrEP in Homeless Population, PrEP Service Utilization

Conference Name

29th International Nursing Research Congress

Conference Host

Sigma Theta Tau International

Conference Location

Melbourne, Australia

Conference Year

2018

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Introducing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy for populations experiencing homelessness

Melbourne, Australia

Individuals who are experiencing homelessness are at increased risk for exposure to HIV because of precarious living situations and crowded shelter populations. The utilization of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) by agencies providing healthcare for the homeless is urgently needed.