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Editorial: Improving the delivery of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to eliminate vertical HIV transmission

Year: 2024

Type: editorial

Abstract: HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) significantly reduces new HIV infections. Among pregnant and lactating cisgender women in high HIV prevalence settings PrEP offers dual benefits for maternal and infant HIV prevention and is increasingly integral to vertical transmission prevention programs. Many countries in East and Southern Africa with high HIV burden have integrated oral PrEP into HIV prevention programs, in the form of daily oral tenofovir disoproxil fumarate (TDF) containing regimens. While daily oral TDF-based PrEP use in pregnancy and lactation is considered safe and effective, only recently are data on PrEP implementation and extended safety emerging. As additional PrEP options become available, there is a need for more evidence on how to ensure effective antenatal and postnatal use.

Source: Carolina Digital Repository (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)

DOI: 10.17615/ta6r-c887

Authors: Saidi, Friday, Pintye, Jillian, Chi, Benjamin H., Joseph Davey, Dvora, Njuguna, Irene

Institution: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Language: English

Topic: HIV/AIDS Research and Interventions

Subfield: Infectious Diseases

Field: Medicine

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W4400025934

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