5. Adherence & Sustainment Support

Summary information about this component is provided below; scroll down to view and download tools individually, or click the button to download all the tools for this component as a single package.

Overview

Patients who are using PrEP receive intensive adherence support at the initial visit, as well as ongoing check-ins and tailored support to sustain PrEP use over time.


Rationale

In order to effectively take PrEP and sustain PrEP use over time, patients need clear information, motivation, and strategies. Providing in-depth PrEP adherence support and counseling is associated with greater patient engagement, self-efficacy, and retention in care.

Decision Points

How is PrEP Adherence & Sustainment Support connected to the initiation visit and to follow-up visits?

What support (if any) is provided between medical visits?

Individual Tools for PrEP Adherence & Sustainment Support

Guide for Program Component

Standard Operating Procedures Template

Program Component Checklist

Staff Training Manual

 

Customizable Patient Worksheet

Customizable Patient Worksheet

Patient Information Sheet

Spanish Patient Information Sheet