(Women survivors of sexual assault, Interventions during the first 5 days after the assault) If HIV post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) is used:

• start the regimen as soon as possible and before 72

hours

• provide HIV testing and counselling at the initial

consultation

• ensure patient follow-up at regular intervals
• two-drug regimens (using a fixed dose

combination) are generally preferred over three-drug regimens, prioritizing drugs with fewer side-effects

• the choice of drug and regimens should follow national

guidance