Knowledge of post exposure prophylaxis (PEP) for HIV among general practitioners in northern Sydney

Abstract

In Sydney, campaigns raising awareness of PEP have focused on the gay community, impacting upon inner city GPs with higher numbers of HIV positive clients. Little is known about the experience or knowledge of HIV PEP among GPs who do not practise in areas of higher HIV prevalence and have lower or no HIV case loads. GP studies have shown that limited HIV experience and training may affect the ability to effectively assess, advise, and treat patients.^{5, 6}