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Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV via Drop-in Community-Based Care

  • By

  • Nicky J. Mehtani

  • Stephen J. Matzat

  • Kathleen B. O’Connor

  • Laura Cordoba

  • Sarah Strieff

  • Alix Strough

  • Morgan M. Philbin

  • Mallory O. Johnson

  • Monica Gandhi

  • Barry Zevin

  • June 26, 2026

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    People experiencing homelessness in the US have over three times the HIV prevalence of the general population and lower rates of viral suppression.

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    Long-acting antiretroviral therapy (LA-ART) has been shown to be effective for patients facing challenges to oral ART adherence.

  • 3

    The Maria X. Martinez Health Resource Center provides drop-in care for individuals experiencing homelessness, facilitating access to LA-ART.

  • 4

    The LA-ART program at MXM Health Resource Center launched in November 2021, adapting protocols from an HIV specialty clinic.

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    Eligibility for LA-ART at MXM includes prior clinical engagement and willingness to undergo monthly injections, with no baseline viral suppression required.

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Long-Acting Antiretroviral Therapy for HIV via Drop-in Community-Based Care

  • by Nicky J. Mehtani, Stephen J. Matzat, Kathleen B. O’Connor, Laura Cordoba, Sarah Strieff, Alix Strough, Morgan M. Philbin, Mallory O. Johnson, Monica Gandhi, Barry Zevin

  • June 26, 2026

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