Gabriella Palmeri

Abstract This retrospective cohort study evaluated an AI-powered chatbot used for PrEP support across AIDS Healthcare Foundation clinics in the United States. Among 155,217 eligible adults, individuals who engaged with the chatbot had higher rates of PrEP initiation, follow-up attendance, and appointment adherence than non-users. Engagement was greatest among younger and racial or ethnic minority patients. Findings suggest that AI-supported communication may enhance aspects of PrEP care delivery.

It’s time to encourage women and girls to make their health a priority in all its dimensions—physical, mental, social, and emotional health. HIV impacts or is impacted by all of these health aspects, yet prevention strategies often neglect women. In recent years, we’ve witnessed remarkable biomedical advances in HIV treatment and prevention and innovation in care delivery through telemedicine.

Features/ HIV & AIDS/ Top Stories As part of Black History Month, February 7th marks National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, a day dedicated to addressing the disproportionate impact of the HIV epidemic on Black Americans amidst this month of reflection and acknowledgment of Black heritage and achievements. In recent years, we’ve witnessed remarkable biomedical advances in HIV treatment and prevention, as well as in innovation in care delivery through telemedicine.