POZ PrEP stigma still high among men who have sex with men Among men who have sex with men, PrEP use is suboptimal, and new HIV diagnoses have decreased by only 5%. One-third to two-thirds of... OutrageMag.com StaffJun 29, 2022
POZ Digital pill system tracks HIV prevention pill adherence with 98% accuracy New technologies that can accurately measure PrEP adherence may be useful in helping individuals maintain protection from HIV. OutrageMag.com StaffJan 17, 2022
POZ Awareness, knowledge of PrEP vary by rural vs. urban setting among people who inject drugs For medication that prevents HIV, stigma is a barrier to use, especially in rural area. OutrageMag.com StaffOct 15, 2021
POZ HIV prevention treatment shows gaps among key populations The study found certain groups were more likely to stop taking PrEP: young people, people of color, women, and people with substance use disorders. OutrageMag.com StaffAug 28, 2021
POZ Two equally safe/effective PrEP medications now available; but not created equal… price-wise One of the most critical barriers to broad and equitable PrEP use has been cost, including both perceived and actual costs. Here, generic TDF/FTC... OutrageMag.com StaffAug 7, 2021
POZ People at high risk for HIV know about prevention pill, but use remains low While 98% of the study's participants were aware of PrEP, less than 25% were currently taking it. Beliefs about and experiences with healthcare may... OutrageMag.com StaffMay 3, 2021
POZ Short-term use of HIV-prevention medication protects at-risk men on vacation Short-term use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) medication could be a highly successful way to prevent the spread of HIV in men who have sex... OutrageMag.com StaffSep 24, 2020
POZ Truvada should remain first choice for HIV prevention, experts say With the exorbitant cost of these drugs, there are huge public health and economic implications if most PrEP users begin to use the newer... OutrageMag.com StaffJan 14, 2020
POZ Addressing perceived stigma about HIV preventive meds key to helping women at risk While women make up nearly one in five of all new HIV infections, PrEP is largely underutilized by women who are at risk for... OutrageMag.com StaffDec 18, 2019
POZ Sex workers’ preferences for HIV prevention center on convenience Majority of sex workers preferred to receive the HIV-prevention medication at family planning clinics or non-governmental drop-in centers - not at mobile health clinics... OutrageMag.com StaffDec 3, 2019