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Anti-LGBTQ+ policies threaten HIV prevention in US youth

February 11, 2025

Kelly et al., 2024, led by Dr. Nicole Kelly from UC San Diego with co-authors at the University of North Carolina, examines the profound impact of state and local LGBTQ+ policies on HIV prevention among young SGM people, especially Black youth. The study highlights that PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) use among young people significantly increases in regions with protective LGBTQ+ legislation, while discriminatory policies hinder access to life-saving prevention tools

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Anti-LGBTQ+ policies threaten HIV prevention in US youth