Integrating PrEP Into Mobile Addiction Treatment and Primary Care Services
Duke University
Summary
For this study the investigators aim to see if giving participants an oral HIV prevention medication on a medical van, is a good option of care for individuals who inject drugs and/or are sexually active and therefore at a higher risk of contracting HIV.
Description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a pilot program that provides Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for people who use drugs (PWUD) and are at risk for contracting HIV. Given the ongoing overdose crisis and the risk of HIV among PWUD, this study aims to assess weather offering oral PrEP on a Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) is a viable strategy for preventing HIV transmission in high-risk populations. The other goal of this study is to assess community perceptions of PrEP and perceived HIV risk among Syringe Service Program (SSP) clients visiting a MMU.
Eligibility
- Age range
- 18+ years
- Sex
- All
- Healthy volunteers
- Yes
Inclusion Criteria: * 18 years or older, active drug injection user and/or sexually active, referred from the Syringe Service Program Exclusion Criteria: * positive HIV status
Interventions
- DrugPre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)
Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) pills
Location
- Duke Department of Population Health SciencesDurham, North Carolina