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Awareness & Engagement
The Problem
Providers use risk-based screening tools to determine who they will test for HIV or who is eligible for PrEP.
What We Know
Considerations
By stating that testing for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections is the status quo, patients can rest assured they’re receiving the same sexual health care as every other patient, regardless of their …
Recommendation
Assessment, education, and services should be presented to patients as universal efforts to improve the sexual health of the whole community.
Clinical Practice Example
What PrEP awareness and engagement strategies have you already considered for your site?
What kind of PrEP education do you have available for clients?
Focusing HIV prevention programs on certain patient populations does not work and actively stigmatizes patients. When we target individuals or groups, they feel targeted.
Stating STI testing is routine practice for all patients sets up the idea that the provider will recommend some testing regardless of what the patient shares.
Sample Script
