HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis Care Continuum Among Individuals Receiving Medication for Opioid Use Disorder, South Carolina, 2020-2021

Am J Public Health. 2022 Jan;112(1):34-37. doi: 10.2105/AJPH.2021.306566.

Abstract

We implemented the HIV preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care continuum among individuals receiving medication for opioid use disorder (MOUD). We screened HIV-negative MOUD participants for PrEP eligibility by assessing injection drug use risk factors and sexual behaviors. Implementation of the PrEP care continuum was challenging; less than a third of MOUD participants were aware of PrEP, and very few initiated PrEP. Findings should promote the development of effective interventions to increase engagement in PrEP during MOUD treatment. (Am J Public Health. 2022;112(1):34-37. https://doi.org/10.2105/AJPH.2021.306566).

MeSH terms

  • Adult
  • Continuity of Patient Care*
  • HIV Infections / prevention & control*
  • Humans
  • Medication Adherence
  • Opiate Substitution Treatment*
  • Opioid-Related Disorders / drug therapy*
  • Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis*
  • Risk Assessment / methods
  • South Carolina / epidemiology