Evaluating The Acceptability and Uptake of Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) for Adolescent Women in The Deep South

Evaluating The Acceptability and Uptake of PrEP for Adolescent Women in The Deep South

This project is designed to 1) develop a PrEP implementation plan for a general adolescent clinic. Investigators will develop a replicable implementation plan for providing PrEP to adolescents in a primary care setting; and 2) Determine the acceptability and preliminary effectiveness of a telehealth intervention to promote adherence in adolescents.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Females between 15 to 21 years old
• Established patients at the Adolescent Health Center
• HIV negative

Exclusion Criteria:

• HIV positive patients
• patients weighing less than 35kg
• patients with creatinine clearance <60 ml/min
• patients with documented osteopenia or osteoporosis or history of pathologic fractures
• patients with previous allergic reactions to either emtricitabine or tenofovir
• patients who are on post-exposure prophylaxis for HIV (they can become eligible after completion of therapy)
• patients with hepatic impairment
• For patients who become pregnant, they may be able to continue on PrEP after a discussion with their obstetrics/gynecology (OB/GYN) provider.