To assess the demographic information, risk profiles, and outcome indicators of one of the few government-endorsed pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) programs in the English-speaking Caribbean. Methods. Graph analysis of all the people who registered in the National PrEP Program from its inception on March 1, Canada Email Address List to November 30, 2019, with an analysis of the data extracted in the form of a descriptive summary. Results. Of the 134 people who signed up for the program, the majority identified themselves as men who have sex with men (Canada Email Address List), followed by men who have sex with other men and with women (14.9%). There were 20 people, mainly men (85%), in serodiscordant relationships.
The Barbados HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis Program
Of the 134 people who signed up for the program, the majority identified themselves as men who have sex with men (67.9%), followed by men who have sex with other men and with women (Canada Email Address List). There were 20 people, mainly men (85%), in serodiscordant relationships. The uptake rate for the PrEP program was 96%; however, the continuation rate (continuing in the program for three consecutive months after initiation) was 61.5%. In many cases, continuation could not be verified due to lack of follow-up Canada Email Address List. The prevalence of toxicity associated with PrEP was 2.3%, although side effects were observed in 52% (mainly in the digestive system) of people. HIV positivity during the study period was 1.5%. The Barbados National PrEP Program has an excellent uptake rate; however, the relatively low continuation rate and HIV positivity rate indicate the need to improve initial pre-ART education and follow-up processes. Canada Email Address List These services were used primarily by men who have sex with men; expanding the supply of these to other civil society collaborators and private practitioners, and raising public awareness, would improve access for other high-risk groups.
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