HIV Infection
Conditions
Keywords
People who inject drugs, Mobile Medical Unit, PrEP, Syringe Service Program, HIV prevention
Brief summary
For this study the investigators aim to see if giving participants an oral HIV prevention medication on a medical van, is a good option of care for individuals who inject drugs and/or are sexually active and therefore at a higher risk of contracting HIV.
Detailed description
The purpose of this study is to evaluate a pilot program that provides Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for people who use drugs (PWUD) and are at risk for contracting HIV. Given the ongoing overdose crisis and the risk of HIV among PWUD, this study aims to assess weather offering oral PrEP on a Medical Mobile Unit (MMU) is a viable strategy for preventing HIV transmission in high-risk populations. The other goal of this study is to assess community perceptions of PrEP and perceived HIV risk among Syringe Service Program (SSP) clients visiting a MMU.
Interventions
Oral Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) pills
Sponsors
Study design
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
* 18 years or older, active drug injection user and/or sexually active, referred from the Syringe Service Program
Exclusion criteria
* positive HIV status
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Enrollment | Baseline | Number of participants utilizing medical mobile unit during study duration who are eligible for PrEP |
| Negative HIV Status | up to 3 months | Number of participants who remain HIV negative at 3 months (Measured via negative HIV test at 3 months |
| PrEP Consultation | up to 6 months | Number of participants who agree to PrEP consultation |
| PrEP Initiation | up to 6 months | Number of participants who complete PrEP consultation and start PrEP |
| Retention | up to 6 months | Number of participants who come back for 3 month and 6 month visit |
| Follow Through | up to 6 months | Number of participants who pick up PrEP medication |
| Negative HIV Status at 6 months | up to 6 months | Number of participants who remain HIV negative at 6 months (Measured via negative HIV test at 6 months) |
Countries
United States
Contacts
Duke Health
Duke Health