@article{ref1,
title="Nonoccupational postexposure human immunodeficiency virus prophylaxis: acceptance following sexual assault",
journal="Nursing research",
year="2016",
author="Draughon Moret, Jessica E. and Hauda, William E. and Price, Bonnie and Sheridan, Daniel J.",
volume="65",
number="1",
pages="47-54",
abstract="BACKGROUND: Nonoccupational postexposure prophylaxis (nPEP) for HIV following sexual assault may decrease the likelihood of HIV transmission. <br><br>OBJECTIVE: The purpose of this exploratory chart review study was to examine factors associated with patients accepting post-sexual assault nPEP at three forensic nurse examiner programs in urban settings. <br><br>METHODS: Forensic nursing charts of patients presenting for acute sexual assault care were reviewed as part of a mixed-methods study. <br><br>RESULTS: Patients assaulted by more than one or an unknown number of assailants were over 12 times more likely to accept the offer of nPEP (adjusted odds ratio [aOR] = 12.66, 95% CI [2.77, 57.82]). In cases where no condom was used (aOR = 8.57, 95% CI [1.59, 46.10]) or when any injury to the anus or genitalia was noted (aOR = 4.10, 95% CI [1.57, 10.75]), patients were more likely to accept nPEP. Patients with any injury to the face or head were less likely to initiate nPEP (aOR = 0.32, 95% CI [0.11, 0.97]). <br><br>DISCUSSION: This study is an important first step in understanding factors associated with nPEP acceptance after sexual assault.<p /> <p>Language: en</p>",
language="en",
issn="0029-6562",
doi="10.1097/NNR.0000000000000122",
url="http://dx.doi.org/10.1097/NNR.0000000000000122"
}