Pre-exposure Prophylaxis for the Prevention of HIV Transmission to Women in the United States
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IS The FDA recently approved a new pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) indication for emtricitabine/tenofovir for men and women, allowing a new effective HIV prevention intervention. Recent clinical trials have demonstrated the efficacy of PrEP in reducing the risk of HIV acquisition among women. Its efficacy depends largely on adherence. Perception of HIV risk appears to drive adherence to PrEP. What motivates PrEP use is specific to the population and its unique vulnerabilities. Future interventions exploring the efficacy of PrEP must include a behavioral arm that is specific to the unique vulnerabilities of the population being studied.
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تاریخ انتشار 2012