PrEP for women in Europe: a systematic literature review.
Naomi FitzgeraldHolly ColtartLourdes Domínguez-DomínguezKate FlanaganYvonne GilleecePublished in: HIV medicine (2023)
This review revealed a notable lack of literature on PrEP for cis and transgender women in Europe. This is synonymous with a lack of PrEP provision for women in this region. Barriers to PrEP uptake are complex and rooted in institutional and societal stigma, which must be addressed at policy level. HIV prevention with PrEP is not 'one size fits all' and requires a nuanced gender-responsive approach. Further research into the use of PrEP in cis, pregnant, breastfeeding, and transgender women is essential if we are to stop HIV transmission by 2030.
Keyphrases
- men who have sex with men
- hiv testing
- hiv positive
- polycystic ovary syndrome
- pregnancy outcomes
- mental health
- public health
- healthcare
- systematic review
- hiv aids
- pregnant women
- breast cancer risk
- metabolic syndrome
- antiretroviral therapy
- insulin resistance
- cancer therapy
- drug delivery
- preterm infants
- adipose tissue
- skeletal muscle
- hepatitis c virus
- depressive symptoms
- mental illness