학술논문

Planning for pre-exposure prophylaxis to prevent HIV transmission: challenges and opportunities.
Document Type
Article
Source
Journal of the International AIDS Society. 2010, Vol. 13 Issue 1, p1-10. 10p. 1 Map.
Subject
*AIDS prevention
*MEDICAL care
*AIDS awareness
*PUBLIC health
*MEDICAL research
Language
ISSN
1758-2652
Abstract
There are currently several ongoing or planned trials evaluating the efficacy of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) as a preventative approach to reducing the transmission of HIV. PrEP may prove ineffective, demonstrate partial efficacy, or show high efficacy and have the potential to reduce HIV infection in a significant way. However, in addition to the trial results, it is important that issues related to delivery, implementation and further research are also discussed. As a part of the ongoing discussion, in June 2009, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation sponsored a Planning for PrEP conference with stakeholders to review expected trial results, outline responsible educational approaches, and develop potential delivery and implementation strategies. The conference reinforced the need for continued and sustained dialogue to identify where PrEP implementation may fit best within an integrated HIV prevention package. This paper identifies the key action points that emerged from the Planning for PrEP meeting. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]