Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Dr. Whitney Irie sheds light on a critical gap in HIV prevention: the role of healthcare providers in limiting access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for women, especially Black women in the United States. Despite PrEP’s proven effectiveness in preventing HIV, Dr. Irie argues that providers act as major gatekeepers—often failing to initiate or engage in conversations about this life-saving intervention.
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Dr. Whitney Irie sheds light on a critical gap in HIV prevention: the role of healthcare providers in limiting access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for women, especially Black women in the United States. Despite PrEP’s proven effectiveness in preventing HIV, Dr. Irie argues that providers act as major gatekeepers—often failing to initiate or engage in conversations about this life-saving intervention.
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