Other Titles
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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Sigma Membership
Beta Phi
Lead Author Affiliation
The University of Alabama in Huntsville, Huntsville, Alabama, USA
Type
Presentation
Format Type
Text-based Document
Study Design/Type
N/A
Research Approach
N/A
Keywords:
HIV Prevention, PrEP in Homeless Population, PrEP Service Utilization
Recommended Citation
Caires, Angela; Ng, Yeow Chye; and Mayeux, Jack J., "Introducing pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) therapy for populations experiencing homelessness" (2018). INRC (Congress). 24.
https://www.sigmarepository.org/inrc/2018/presentations_2018/24
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.