Increasing Uptake of PrEP in Cis-Women Through a Health Educator-Driven Walk-In Sexual Health Clinic

Women in the U.S. represent only 7% of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) users. A free walk-in service in Washington, D.C., staffed by health educators was created and sought to reduce barriers to sexual health services, yielding an increase in female patients to 65% of new PrEP starts during a four-month pilot program.

Learning Objectives

1. Identify common barriers for women accessing care and how to mitigate them.
2. Brainstorm variations in PrEP prescribing methods to reach at-risk populations.
3. Identify potential risks and benefits from varied PrEP prescribing practices.