Building medical trust within Latinx communities to improve HIV care
Official title: RFA-PS-23-006, De Confianza: Creating Medical Trust with Latinx Communities
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-10908247 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to build trust in healthcare for Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men in the San Francisco Bay Area, so they can get better access to HIV prevention and treatment services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $499,674 |
| NIH project number | 5U01PS005248-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908247 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic/Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men living in the San Francisco Bay Area.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the Hispanic/Latino community or those not affected by HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This project aims to enhance medical trust among Hispanic/Latino Gay, Bisexual, and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (HLMSM) to address inequities in HIV prevention and treatment. The research will identify the key factors contributing to medical mistrust and develop tailored interventions based on successful local programs. By implementing and evaluating these interventions, the project seeks to improve access to and retention in HIV care services for this community. The research is conducted in the San Francisco Bay Area, leveraging the team's bilingual and bicultural expertise.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve HIV prevention and treatment outcomes for Hispanic/Latino communities.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that building medical trust can lead to improved health outcomes in marginalized communities, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramirez-Valles, Jesus — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Ramirez-Valles, Jesus
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.