Preexposure Prophylaxis Initiation and Retention in Care Over 5 Years, 2012-2017: Are Quarterly Visits Too Much?

Rusie, Laura K; Orengo, Carlos; Burrell, Diane; Ramachandran, Arthi; Houlberg, Magda; Keglovitz, Kristin; Munar, David; Schneider, John A · Clin Infect Dis · 2018

retrospective_cohort · Level III

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Abstract

Retention in preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) care is critical to elimination of human immunodeficiency virus. We reviewed all Howard Brown Health patients receiving PrEP (n = 5583) from 2012 to 2017. Among those with 12 months of follow-up, 43% remained in care, yet only 15% had all 4 quarters with a PrEP visit. Insurance status and comorbid conditions were drivers of retention in care.

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