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
- cervical cancer screening
- pregnant women
- healthcare
- breast cancer risk
- systematic review
- human immunodeficiency virus
- preterm infants
- hiv aids
- hepatitis c virus
- palliative care
- drug delivery
- hiv infected
- cancer therapy
- type diabetes
- depressive symptoms
- mental illness
- insulin resistance
- skeletal muscle