International Journal of STD & AIDS > Volume 17, Number 9 > Pp. 629-630

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Audit reports

Lack of awareness of HIV post-exposure prophylaxis among HIV-infected and uninfected men attending an inner London clinic

Shamela de Silva, Robert F Miller and John Walsh

Jefferiss Wing Centre for Sexual Health, St Mary's Hospital, London W2 1NY, UK; Department of Population Sciences and Public Health, Centre for Sexual Health, Royal Free and University College Medical School, University College London, London WC1 6AU, UK; Jefferiss Wing Centre for Sexual Health, St Mary's Hospital, London W2 1NY, UK

An audit of HIV-infected and -uninfected men attending two clinics at an inner London treatment centre demonstrated an alarming lack of awareness of post-exposure prophylaxis following sexual exposure (PEPSE). This audit suggests that strategies for increasing awareness of PEPSE among 'at risk' men are urgently needed.

Key Words: MEDICAL AUDIT • POST-EXPOSURE PROPHYLAXIS • HIV • GAY MEN

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