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ArticleHealth promotion practice2026

Facilitators and Barriers to Equitable Implementation of Telehealth PrEP Delivery: A Qualitative Descriptive Study of Program Staff and Stakeholders.

Stephen Bonett, Anna Sweeney, Qian Li, Dovie L Watson, José Bauermeister, Brian Hernandez, Javontae Williams, Kathleen A Brady

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

8 authors.

Stephen BonettThe University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-7608-3741
Anna SweeneyThe University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Qian LiThe University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Dovie L WatsonUniversity of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA, USA.ORCID 0000-0001-6260-2478
José BauermeisterThe University of Pennsylvania School of Nursing, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Brian HernandezPhiladelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Javontae WilliamsPhiladelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA.
Kathleen A BradyPhiladelphia Department of Public Health, Philadelphia, PA, USA.ORCID 0000-0002-5709-6299

Funding

Virus & Reservoirs CoreP30AI045008 · NIAID · UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA · PI Ronald G Collman · 1999 to 2026
$78.6M
NIAID NIH HHS P30 AI045008
6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Expanding access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) is crucial for ending the HIV epidemic in the United States and reducing disparities in HIV incidence among marginalized populations. Telehealth models for the delivery of PrEP have the potential to improve access, acceptability, and adherence. In 2022, Philadelphia established the Philadelphia TelePrEP Program to deliver HIV prevention services through telehealth. This qualitative descriptive study aims to identify implementation determinants for telehealth PrEP services in Philadelphia. We completed nine in-depth interviews with staff at the Philadelphia TelePrEP Program (n = 5) and external stakeholders in the HIV prevention workforce (n = 4) using a semi-structured interview guide based on the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research (CFIR). Thematic analysis was used to identify key facilitators and barriers to implementation. Interviews revealed that telePrEP improved convenience and flexibility in accessing PrEP, but online marketing may exclude certain populations with limited digital presence. Dedicated patient navigators and ongoing staff training were key facilitators, whereas limited provider capacity was a challenge. Sustainable funding through grants and 340B revenue enabled the Philadelphia TelePrEP Program to serve uninsured patients. The digital divide, lack of PrEP awareness, and competition from commercial telePrEP providers were identified as potential barriers to engaging priority populations. TelePrEP has the potential to expand the availability of PrEP services and reach communities that currently face barriers to access. However, overcoming key structural and social barriers around public awareness, technology access, and organizational capacity will be critical for successful implementation.

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HIV InfectionsPre-Exposure ProphylaxisTelemedicineFemaleHealth Services AccessibilityHumansInterviews as TopicMalePhiladelphiaQualitative Researchaccess to careHIVimplementation sciencePrEPqualitativetelehealth

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PMID40534592
PMCPMC12666864

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