Physician Assistant's Knowledge and Confidence Regarding Prescribing Preexposure Prophylaxis for HIV Prevention. Issue 8 (August 2020)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Bunting, Samuel R.; Miller, Kathleen W.; Chappell, Rachel; Goldstein, Robert H.; DeJean, Olivia
• Is Part Of: Sexually transmitted diseases. Volume 47:Issue 8(2020)
• Publication Date: 2020-08
• Subjects: Sexually transmitted diseases -- Periodicals; Sexual health -- Periodicals; 616.951005
• DOI: 10.1097/OLQ.0000000000001196
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 0148-5717

Abstract

Abstract : Abstract: Physician assistants (PAs) have an important role to play in increasing preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP) prescriptions. We surveyed PAs regarding knowledge of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines for PrEP and confidence regarding PrEP. Physician assistants in primary care reported more accurate knowledge and higher confidence. However, knowledge and confidence gaps were present among all PAs, regardless of specialty. Abstract : Physician assistants represent essential practitioners in preexposure prophylaxis scale-up in the United States. We report that physician assistants have significant knowledge and confidence gaps regarding preexposure prophylaxis, including those in primary care specialties.Supplemental digital content is available in the text.