Partnering for Success – Patient Engagement and PrEP Adherence Strategies

Statement of Need

Across diverse global settings, patient engagement and sustained adherence remain major challenges in HIV prevention, particularly with pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Barriers such as insufficient provider training in communication strategies, in addition to broader issues such as stigma, limited health literacy, and cultural norms, often undermine initiation and long-term use of PrEP. Healthcare professionals, including HIV/infectious disease (ID) specialists, primary care providers, nurses, and pharmacists, need practical education on how to build trust, tailor engagement, and co-create adherence plans that reflect patients’ lived experiences and preferences. Empowering clinicians with effective, culturally sensitive strategies for patient-centered care is essential to closing gaps in PrEP uptake and achieving meaningful reductions in HIV transmission worldwide.

In the fourth activity of this CME Outfitters Snack series, expert faculty from the United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia will discuss using patient engagement and working with patients collaboratively to promote worldwide PrEP initiation and adherence strategies.

Learning Objectives

At the conclusion of this activity, learners will be able to better:

Incorporate effective patient engagement strategies to collaboratively initiate PrEP treatment and support adherence

Financial Support

This program has been supported by an independent educational grant from Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Target Audience

HIV/infectious disease (ID) specialists, primary care/general practice physicians, physician associates (PAs), nurse practitioners (NPs), nurses, and pharmacists in key regions globally: United States, Europe, Africa, and Asia

Credit Information

Jointly Accredited Provider

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Physicians (ACCME) 1.0

CME Outfitters, LLC, designates this enduring material for a maximum of 1.0 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Pharmacists (ACPE) 1.0

This application-based activity is approved for 1.0 contact hours (0.01 CEUs) of continuing pharmacy credit (JA0007185-0000-26-068-H01-P).

Nurses (ANCC) 1.0

This activity is designated for 1.0 contact hours.

California Residents: Provider approved by the California Board of Registered Nursing, Provider # CEP 15510, for 1.0 Contact Hours.

Physician Associates (AAPA): 1.0

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ABIM MOC 1.0

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Disclosure Declaration

It is the policy of CME Outfitters, LLC, to ensure independence, balance, objectivity, and scientific rigor and integrity in all of their CE activities. Faculty must disclose to the participants any relationships with commercial companies whose products or devices may be mentioned in faculty presentations, or with the commercial supporter of this CE activity. CME Outfitters, LLC, has evaluated, identified, and mitigated any potential conflicts of interest through a rigorous content validation procedure, use of evidence-based data/research, and a multidisciplinary peer review process. The following information is for participant information only. It is not assumed that these relationships will have a negative impact on the presentations.

Faculty

Dr. Momplaisir reports no financial relationships to disclose.

Dr. Barber reports the following financial relationships:

Advisory Board: Gilead Sciences, Inc., MSD; and ViiV Healthcare

Consultant: Gilead Sciences, Inc., MSD; and ViiV Healthcare

Speakers Bureau: Gilead Sciences, Inc.; Johnson & Johnson; MSD; Novo Nordisk; Roche; and ViiV Healthcare

Prof. Bekker reports the following financial relationships:

Other financial or material support: Gilead Sciences, Inc.; MSD (PTY) LTD; and ViiV Healthcare

Dr. Solomon reports the following financial relationships:

Advisory Board: Merck & Co., Inc.

Grants: Abbott Laboratories and Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Research Support: Abbott Laboratories

Other financial or material support: Honorarium from Gilead Sciences, Inc. to serve on a review committee

Patient Planners

Thanakorn Jaemthaworn reports no financial relationships to disclose.

Megan Mrubata reports no financial relationships to disclose

Davina (Dee) Otalor reports no financial relationships to disclose.

Sophie Strachan reports the following financial relationships:

Advisory Board: ViiV Healthcare

Speakers Bureau: Gilead Sciences, Inc.

Other financial or material support: I work as a sexual health advisor in an NHS trust in London providing PrEP to patients in my role. I am not a prescriber, I dispense to patients.

The following individuals have no financial relationships to disclose:

Thai Nguyen, MD, MHA (Peer Reviewer)
Albert Eubanks, Jr., RN (Peer Reviewer)
Mary Gleason, PhD, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Estelle Perera (Planning Committee)
Scott J. Hershman, MD, FACEHP, CHCP (Planning Committee)
Sandra Caballero, PharmD (Planning Committee)
Sharon Tordoff (Planning Committee)

*All identified conflicts of interest have been mitigated.

Unlabeled Use Disclosure
Faculty of this CME/CE activity may include discussions of products or devices that are not currently labeled for use by the FDA. The faculty have been informed of their responsibility to disclose to the audience if they will be discussing off-label or investigational uses (any uses not approved by the FDA) of products or devices. CME Outfitters, LLC, the faculty, planners, and reviewers do not endorse the use of any product outside of the FDA labeled indications. Medical professionals should not utilize the procedures, products, or diagnosis techniques discussed during this activity without evaluation of their patient for contraindications or dangers of use.

Obtaining Credit

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