Table 4.
Facilitators to PrEP initiation and persistence
| Broad factors | Themes |
|---|---|
| Stigma reduction | Normalize/Rebrand PrEP to be for everyone Provide peer driven PrEP education Provide PrEP education to younger people (target schools) Have some MSM /members of the community as clinic staff |
| Patient/provider alliance | Don’t act surprised by anything patients say Inform patients of the different medications for PrEP Be available to patients by phone for questions |
| Structural factors | Offer same day PrEP appointments Offer the option to ship PrEP to their home Inform patients of payment assistance programs Offer variety of forms of PrEP |