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Lesson 1. Basic Principles and Rationale for HIV PrEP

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Define HIV PrEP and describe the potential role of HIV PrEP in reducing new HIV infections
  • State the HIV PrEP goal as described in the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative in the United States
  • Discuss the major studies demonstrating HIV PrEP efficacy and safety
  • Examine the barriers that impact HIV PrEP uptake
  • Summarize strategies to reduce barriers related to HIV PrEP access and usage

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Define HIV PrEP and describe the potential role of HIV PrEP in reducing new HIV infections
  • State the HIV PrEP goal as described in the Ending the HIV Epidemic (EHE) initiative in the United States
  • Discuss the major studies demonstrating HIV PrEP efficacy and safety
  • Examine the barriers that impact HIV PrEP uptake
  • Summarize strategies to reduce barriers related to HIV PrEP access and usage

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