The GMSH has developed a downloadable slide deck and a Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) primer on pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). PrEP is taken to prevent HIV infection. The primer contains data and research which give a useful overview of the science around PrEP for HIV prevention.
These slides and FAQ are intended for front-line, outreach staff, public health workers, and others providing sexual health care to the communities of Two-Spirit, gay, bisexual, trans, and queer men, as well as other men who have sex with men (MSM). The slides have videos and questions for an interactive learning and the answers are in the FAQ primer. The FAQ primer includes information on:
- What is PrEP?
- How PrEP works to prevent HIV infection?
- Side effects & contraindications of PrEP
- PrEP research studies and outcomes
- Kidney, eGFR, and bone health
- PrEP dosing for cis and trans persons
- Stigma of PrEP use
- STIs and testing when on PrEP
- Cost for PrEP
The Slide deck and FAQ are available online at, GMSH.CA. The information on PrEP is provided for informational or educational purposes only. The resource on PrEP is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always speak to your healthcare provider for further information on PrEP use.