PrEP-ED: PrEP Services in the Emergency Department for Hard-to-Reach Populations
Funded by: National Institute of Mental Health
Project dates: September 2022 - July 2027
Principal Investigator: Cowan, EthanProject dates: September 2022 - July 2027
Principal Investigator: Hoffman S (Contact PI)
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The study focuses on people with intersecting vulnerabilities whose HIV risk is disproportionately high and for whom the emergency department may be the only source of care.
The study will:
- Identify patient preferences for receiving PrEP services
- Revise and develop strategies for screening, education, acceptance and linkage to care
- Implementing the strategy in an emergency department setting and optimize each component
- Assess the effective of the intervention to referral to PrEP service only.
Related Publications
Cowan E, Hoffman S, Bauman LJ, Calderon Y, Gonzalez-Argoti T, Rael CT, Porter J, Mantell JE (2025). HIV preexposure prophylaxis service delivery models for emergency departments: A qualitative study
Journal of the International Association of Providers of AIDS Care, 24, 23259582251342842. doi: 10.1177/23259582251342842. PMCID: PMC12117224.