PrEP Knowledge & Attitudes

Note: Provider survey N=24. Results are descriptive only.

Knowledge of Oral PrEP

Provider awareness and knowledge of oral PrEP (Truvada/Descovy). Most providers should be familiar with oral PrEP as the established standard of care.

Knowledge of Injectable PrEP

Provider awareness of injectable PrEP (Apretude/cabotegravir). Knowledge of newer modalities is essential for offering patients the full range of prevention options.

Lab Requirement Knowledge

Provider knowledge of laboratory requirements for PrEP initiation and monitoring. Correct knowledge of lab protocols ensures safe PrEP prescribing practices.

PrEP Attitude Items

Likert responses to statements about provider attitudes toward PrEP. Provider attitudes directly influence whether and how they discuss PrEP with patients. How to read: Bars extending right of zero indicate agreement; bars extending left indicate disagreement. Longer bars mean a higher percentage of respondents.

Key Takeaway: Just over half of providers (56.5%) rate their PrEP knowledge as Fair or better, while 39.1% rate their injectable PrEP knowledge as Poor (with 0% rating it Excellent). Despite knowledge gaps, attitudes toward PrEP are generally positive: 70.8% agree PrEP is appealing to patients, 79.1% say it is welcomed, and 75% agree delivery is doable.
56.5% Oral PrEP Knowledge (Fair+)
39.1% Injectable PrEP Knowledge: Poor
70.8% PrEP Is Appealing to Patients
79.1% PrEP Is Welcomed by Patients
75% PrEP Delivery Is Doable
Gap 39.1% rate injectable PrEP knowledge as Poor Strength 75%+ agree PrEP is welcomed and doable
Source

EHE PrEP Provider Survey, Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science. N=24 providers in SPA 6 (South Los Angeles).

Note

Knowledge ratings are self-assessed. Injectable PrEP knowledge lags behind oral PrEP, suggesting a key area for continuing education. Attitude items use Likert agreement scales.