CPHSSWCE0456 - Clinical Discussions of PrEP Uptake and Adherence with LGBTQ+ Identified Individuals
Course Description
Use of Pre-exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) as an intervention to prevent the spread of HIV infection in vulnerable communities is highly effective yet talked about primarily in medical settings. Looking at its use from the lens of mental a mental health provider, there are implications that safer sexual health leads to reduction of shame and anxiety around healthy sexual behavior, and an exercise in bolstering self-advocacy to protect oneself from HIV. Learning to assess individuals’ risk factors for HIV infection and having discussions regarding the appropriateness of PrEP use in a therapeutic setting can help individuals identify ways they can safeguard themselves from infection. Breaking down how individuals perceive sexual health and safety needs to be viewed intersectionally, based on identified gender, sexuality, race, socioeconomic status, and other contextual factors.
Target Level Audience: Intermediate
Course Outline
Timed Agenda
1:00 - 1:05pm Introduction to topic/instructor
1:05 - 1:15pm PrEP discussion: use, importance, prevalence
1:15 - 1:25pm Assessing for risk of HIV infection, taking sexual history
1:25 - 1:35pm Considerations for LGB populations
1:35 - 1:50pm Trans specific considerations
1:50 - 2:00pm Case study, discussion
2:00pm Questions/feedback
Learner Outcomes
By the end of the workshop, participants will be able to:
· Recognize risk factors presented by individuals when taking detailed sexual histories during assessments.
· Identify the risks and benefits of PrEP as an HIV prevention strategy.
When participants return to the workplace, they will be able to:
· Facilitate psychosocial assessments that include a sexual history in a culturally appropriate manner.
· Aid individuals in creating and implementing sexual health plans based on assessed risk factors for HIV infection, which may or may not include PrEP.