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ArticleJournal of community health2025

Preliminary Outcomes from PrEP Well: A Community-led, Multicomponent HIV Prevention Strategy Implemented in a Transgender Community Health Center.

Erik D Storholm, Carrie L Nacht, Chloe Opalo, Risa Flynn, Kimberly Ling Murtaugh, Mariana Marroquin, Mika Baumgardner, Alex R Dopp

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Erik D StorholmSchool of Public Health, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, 92182, USA. estorholm@sdsu.edu.ORCID 0000-0001-7072-4248
Carrie L NachtSchool of Public Health, San Diego State University, 5500 Campanile Dr, San Diego, CA, 92182, USA.
Chloe OpaloTrans Wellness Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Risa FlynnLos Angeles LGBT Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Kimberly Ling MurtaughCenter for HIV Identification, Prevention, and Treatment Services (CHIPTS), University of California, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Mariana MarroquinTrans Wellness Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Mika BaumgardnerLos Angeles LGBT Center, Los Angeles, CA, USA.
Alex R DoppRAND, Santa Monica, CA, USA.

Funding

UCLA Rapid, Relevant, Rigorous Implementation Science HubP30MH058107 · NIMH · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA LOS ANGELES · PI Sung-Jae Lee · 1997 to 2026
$53.5M
Training Program in Substance Use, HIV and Related InfectionsT32DA023356 · NIDA · UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SAN DIEGO · PI Natasha Martin, Steffanie A Strathdee · 2007 to 2026
$7.8M
Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Prevention Continuum Engagement Among Transgender and Nonbinary PopulationsR01MH133484 · NIMH · SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI Erik D. Storholm · 2023 to 2026
$2.6M
Implementing an Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment with Community-led PrEP Navigation for Transgender and Gender Diverse Individuals Affected by Violence and HIV.R34MH138228 · NIMH · SAN DIEGO STATE UNIVERSITY · PI STORHOLM, ERIK D. · 2024 to 2024
$630k
NIDA NIH HHS T32 DA023356NIDA NIH HHS T32DA023356NIMH NIH HHS P30 MH058107NIMH NIH HHS P30MH058107-26S5NIMH NIH HHS P30MH058107-27S1NIMH NIH HHS R01 MH133484NIMH NIH HHS R01MH133484NIMH NIH HHS R34 MH138228Office of the President, University of California CHRP H21IS3484
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Abstract

Transgender and nonbinary (TGNB) individuals are disproportionately impacted by HIV, particularly those who identify as racial/ethnic minorities and those who are socioeconomically disadvantaged. Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is a highly effective medication to prevent HIV infection, but many TGNB individuals encounter barriers to PrEP uptake and adherence that limit fully realized preventive benefits. We developed PrEP Well, a multicomponent community-led program, to scale and sustain comprehensive PrEP services from a TGNB-led community organization that provides gender-affirming healthcare and social services. We used implementation science frameworks to evaluate initial program outcomes and contextual influences on program implementation. Preliminary data from August 2022 through January 2024 showed promising implementation and effectiveness outcomes. During that time, 113 primarily low-resourced TGNB clients were educated about PrEP and received an HIV test, of whom 60 (53%) attended a visit with a provider and received a PrEP prescription. At 30-day follow-up, urinalysis confirmed uptake of PrEP among 50 (83%) of the clients prescribed PrEP. At 90-day follow-up, 43 (72%) demonstrated continued use of PrEP and 40 (67%) showed protective levels of PrEP adherence. Qualitative interviews and surveys indicated that clients, staff, and leadership viewed the PrEP Well program as highly acceptable, feasible, and sustainable (including willingness to address persistent implementation barriers). Referral patterns and rates of PrEP uptake suggested increasing integration of PrEP Well into the TGNB community center over time. The PrEP Well program demonstrates the potential for TGNB communities to address HIV inequities by integrating community-led HIV prevention services with gender-affirming healthcare in TGNB-specific health centers.

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Community Health CentersHIV InfectionsPre-Exposure ProphylaxisTransgender PersonsAdultFemaleHumansMaleMiddle AgedProgram EvaluationHealth EquityHIV PreventionImplementation StrategiesPrEPTransgender Community

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PMID40257652
PMCPMC12324821

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