Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention

Overview

4.7 out of 5 (15 Reviews)

Credits

1.50

Post Assessment Questions

14

Start Date

26 Oct 2022

Last Review Date

28 Jan 2024

Expiration Date

31 Dec 2023

Estimated Time To Finish

90 Minutes


 
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Activity Description

Preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is highly effective in preventing human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and is an essential tool for decreasing HIV transmission in high-risk populations. However, PrEP is underutilized as a preventive measure due to multiple barriers faced by individuals with a high risk of acquiring HIV.

This activity provides clinicians with vital knowledge to tackle the ongoing global challenge of HIV prevention. Exploring the rationale, treatment options, and adherence strategies for PrEP empowers participants with the insights needed to address the unique needs of diverse populations and deliver optimal care to individuals at significant risk of HIV infection. Clinicians learn strategies for effective care coordination and communication among team members, ensuring an approach beyond medication prescription. Empowering clinicians involves integrating quality improvement and public health perspectives, emphasizing the significance of local epidemiology and the social contexts influencing HIV transmission. This approach enables the development of tailored services, programs, and policies that effectively address the population's needs.


Target Audience

This activity has been designed to meet the educational needs of physicians.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner will be better able to:

  • Identify individuals at substantial risk for human immunodeficiency virus infection who may benefit from preexposure prophylaxis based on local epidemiology, demographic factors, and behavioral considerations.

  • Apply a comprehensive understanding of preexposure prophylaxis regimens, including daily oral medications and injectable options, to recommend appropriate therapy considering patient preferences, lifestyle, and potential adverse effects. 

  • Assess ongoing adherence to preexposure prophylaxis, utilizing nonjudgmental communication strategies to identify any challenges patients face in adhering to the prescribed regimen and engaging in collaborative decision-making to address barriers. 

  • Collaborate with an interprofessional healthcare team, including physicians, advanced practitioners, pharmacists, nurses, community care workers, and public health professionals, to create a holistic approach to preexposure prophylaxis delivery tailored to diverse patient populations' psychosocial and support needs. 

Disclosures

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) requires instructors, planners, managers, and other individuals who are in a position to control the content of this activity to disclose any real or apparent conflict of interest they or their immediate family may have as related to the content of this activity. All identified conflicts of interest are thoroughly vetted by CUSOM for resolution, to ensure fair balance, scientific objectivity of studies mentioned in the materials or used as the basis for content, and appropriateness of patient care recommendations.

CUSOM will identify, review, and resolve all conflicts of interest that faculty, authors, activity directors, planners, managers, peer reviewers, or relevant staff disclose prior to an educational activity being delivered to learners. Disclosure of a relationship is not intended to suggest or condone bias in any presentation but is made to provide participants with information that might be of potential importance to their evaluation of a presentation. Disclosure information for authors, editors, planners, peer reviewers, and/or relevant staff is provided with this activity.

Continuing Education Accreditation Information

 

 

The Campbell University Jerry M. Wallace School of Osteopathic Medicine (CUSOM) is accredited by the American Osteopathic Association to provide osteopathic continuing medical education for physicians. CUSOM designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.50 AOA Category 1 B Credits and will report CME credits commensurate with the extent of the physician's participation in the activity.

Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be received in writing and a money back guarantee is provided if not completely satisfied.

  • StatPearls and CUSOM reserve the right to cancel any course due to unforeseen circumstances. StatPearls and CUSOM will not be responsible for other expenses incurred by the participant in the unlikely event that the program is canceled.

Equal Opportunity

  • StatPearls and CUSOM are Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action / Equal Access Institutions. 

Medium or Media Used:

  • Computer Requirements:  Internet Access
  • E-mail Address

Instructions for Credit

  1. Register for the activity and create a StatPearls login.     
  2. Review the required accreditation information:  Target audience, learning objectives and disclosure information.
  3. Complete the entire self-study activity.
  4. Complete the post-test assessments.
  5. Successfully pass the post-test with a minimum score of 100%.
  6. Complete the evaluation form.
  7. Obtain a certificate.

StatPearls and CUSOM adheres to AOA Standards regarding commercial support of continuing medical education. It is the policy of StatPearls and Campbell that the faculty and planning committee disclose real or apparent conflicts of interest relating to the topics of this educational activity, that relevant conflict(s) of interest are resolved and also that authors and editors will disclose any unlabeled/unapproved use of drug(s) or device(s) during their presentation. Detailed disclosure will be made prior to starting the activity.

The information provided at this CME/CE activity is for continuing education purposes only and is not meant to substitute for the independent medical/clinical judgment of a healthcare provider relative to diagnostic and treatment options of a specific patient’s medical condition.

This course is intended for osteopathic physicians who wish to earn AOA CME credit. Take this version of the course to ensure you receive appropriate credit.

 

 
 

Reviews

Hassan A. on 9/15/2021

Joseph T. on 3/30/2022

Leon C. on 10/10/2022

Jasmine J. on 3/25/2023

Christina M. on 4/10/2023

Needs to be updated to include information about Cabotegravir (Apretude) and Descovy for PrEP etc.

Anandit M. on 6/19/2023

Very excellent activity, well-written and discussed. Very important information for clinicians broken down in concrete, understandable terms.

Bernadette M. on 6/24/2023

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