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The goal of HIV PrEP is to prevent new HIV infections.  \nNeed for HIV PrEP  \nIn the United States, there is an immediate need to increase the availability, implementation, and use of HIV PrEP. The following summarizes the rationale for why a major scale-up in HIV PrEP is needed in the United States.  \n HIV Incidence Remains High: The number of new HIV infections continues to occur at a substantial rate in the United States—estimated at about 32,000 new HIV infections per year. [ 1 ]  \n HIV PrEP is Effective: When taken as prescribed, HIV PrEP is more than 90% effective for preventing sexual acquisition of HIV and at least 70% effective in preventing HIV acquisition among people who inject drugs. [2 , 3 ,4 , 5 ,6 , 7 ,8 ]  \n HIV PrEP is Underutilized: Overall, only about one in three persons who would benefit from HIV PrEP are receiving HIV PrEP. [9 ]  \n HIV PrEP is Usually Covered: Most insurance plans and state Medicaid programs cover HIV PrEP, including laboratory and medication costs. In addition, some options may exist for people who do not have medical insurance and are not receiving Medicaid. [ 10 ]  \nHIV PrEP Fundamentals Training Module  \nThis HIV National PrEP Curriculum HIV PrEP Fundamentals training module is designed for health care professionals who are interested in any aspect of providing HIV PrEP. In the United States, a larger number of trained clinicians are needed to meet the growing demand for HIV PrEP. Multiple studies have shown that increasing medical provider awareness and knowledge about HIV PrEP is associated with an increased likelihood of prescribing HIV PrEP. More clinicians are needed with an interest and skill to provide HIV PrEP. Health care professionals who complete the HIV PrEP Fundamentals module training and receive a passing score on the 20-question, open-book, open-website, final assessment will receive a National HIV PrEP Curriculum: HIV PrEP Training Certificate. The major goal of this HIV PrEP Fundamentals module is to provide health professionals with the basic knowledge, skills, and core competencies to achieve the following:  \n1. Identify persons who are candidates for and may benefit from HIV PrEP  \n2. Perform a baseline evaluation prior to starting HIV PrEP  \n3. Choose an appropriate HIV PrEP regimen for the HIV PrEP candidate  \n4. Effectively monitor someone who is receiving HIV PrEP  \nCoverage and Goals for HIV PrEP in the United States  \nIn 2019, the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) launched the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative with a stated goal to reduce new HIV infections in the United States by 90% by the year 2030, with the achievement of this goal accomplished through the scale-up of HIV prevention and treatment strategies. [ 11 ] The use of HIV PrEP is a key component of the Ending the HIV Epidemic initiative, which has a year 2025 goal to increase HIV PrEP coverage to 50% in the United States—meaning that 50% of people with an indication for HIV PrEP will have HIV PrEP prescribed for them. [ 11 ] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) published data on HIV PrEP coverage in the United States for the years 2017-2022, with HIV PrEP coverage defined as the number of persons 16 years of age","cbCaik6on2KVlpDS","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaik6on2KVlpDS","pdf",791964,18,"English","# Module 1: HIV PrEP Fundamentals\n## Lesson 1: Basic Principles and Rationale for HIV PrEP\n## Background: What is HIV Preexposure Prophylaxis (PrEP)?\n## Need for HIV PrEP\n## HIV PrEP Fundamentals Training Module\n## Coverage and Goals for HIV PrEP in the United States\n## Data to Support HIV PrEP\n## HIV PrEP Efficacy","[{\"question\":\"What is HIV PrEP and what is its main goal?\",\"answer\":\"HIV PrEP is when a person without HIV takes antiretroviral medications to prevent acquiring HIV. The main goal is to prevent new HIV infections.\"},{\"question\":\"Why does the document argue that HIV PrEP should be scaled up in the United States?\",\"answer\":\"It highlights that new HIV infections remain high, PrEP is effective when taken as prescribed, PrEP use is currently underutilized, and many people have insurance or Medicaid coverage that can support access.\"},{\"question\":\"What key steps are included in the HIV PrEP Fundamentals training goals for health professionals?\",\"answer\":\"The module focuses on identifying candidates, performing a baseline evaluation before starting PrEP, choosing an appropriate regimen, and effectively monitoring individuals who are receiving HIV PrEP.\"}]","Basic Principles and Rationale for HIV PrEP | PDF",1790513354,45]