HPTN 091 Study Shows Encouraging Uptake and Adherence to Oral PrEP Among Transgender Women

Oct 10, 2024

PRESS RELEASE – Researchers from the HIV Prevention Trials Network (HPTN) presented results from HPTN 091 (“I Am" study) at the HIVR4P 2024 conference in Lima, Peru. The study examined the acceptability and feasibility of an integrated multicomponent strategy to enhance daily oral HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) uptake and adherence among transgender women in a randomized immediate versus deferred design. The integrated care strategy included the provision of gender-affirming hormone therapy (GAHT) and co-located structured peer health navigation sessions (PHN) along with oral PrEP...