Advancing pharmacy-based delivery of STI and HIV prevention for cisgender women

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What this research studies

This project plans to bring STI testing and HIV prevention options to AGYW who seek contraception at community pharmacies, aiming to expand access beyond clinics. It builds on prior work showing high acceptance of STI testing and expedited partner therapy at pharmacies and suggests offering HIV PEP/PrEP through these outlets. The study will use pharmacy-based workflows, qualitative insights, and pilot implementation strategies to assess feasibility, adherence, and potential social harms. If successful, it could enable wider, friendlier access to STI care and HIV prevention for this high-risk group.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• University of Washington
  Seattle, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Pintye, Jillian — University of Washington
• Study coordinator: Pintye, Jillian

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About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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