Preferences for PrEP Implementation and Engagement in the HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Care Continuum among Patients Receiving Psychiatric Care in an Ending the HIV Epidemic Priority County.

Introduction: People living with mental illness (PLWMI) experience disproportionate HIV incidence. Research suggests use of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is low among PLWMI. The present study was conducted to understand self-reported HIV vulnerability, previous experiences with PrEP, interest in using PrEP, and preferences for PrEP modality and prescribers among PLWMI.

Psychiatrists' Experiences, Training Needs, and Preferences Regarding Prescription and Management of HIV Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Within Psychiatric Care.

Background: People living with mental illness (PLWMI) experience a disproportionate prevalence and incidence of HIV. Preventing HIV among PLWMI is a priority for multiple domestic public health agencies. As key clinicians for this group, psychiatrists may have an important role to play in increasing PrEP use among PLWMI.