Couples-based decision aid to improve HIV prevention choices for women in Uganda
Official title: Improving Choice and Use of Biomedical HIV Prevention for Women in Uganda: A Couples-Based Approach
Funded at Research Triangle Institute · NIH-11593444 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A study tests a couples-focused decision tool to help Ugandan women choose the best HIV prevention option with input from partners.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 17, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $338,879 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH137873-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11593444 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women in Uganda who are considering PrEP options and who may involve a male partner in decision-making, in community or clinic settings.
✕Less likely to help
Women who prefer stand-alone or individual decision-making without partner involvement may not benefit as much.
What this research studies
This project will implement a paper-based shared decision-making tool called CUPID with health teams in community and clinic settings to help couples discuss and choose among PrEP options. It focuses on real-world settings in Uganda to see how well the tool works and how it can be integrated into routine care. The study emphasizes women's agency while recognizing the role of male partners in prevention decisions, aiming to improve adherence and satisfaction with the chosen PrEP method. Results will inform how to implement couple-based decision support to increase sustainable use of HIV prevention products.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the intervention could help more women choose and consistently use the most suitable HIV prevention option with partner support.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that shared decision-making can influence treatment choices and adherence in some health areas, but this is a novel application to HIV prevention in this setting.
Where this research is happening
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Research Triangle Institute
Research Triangle Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Minnis, Alexandra M — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Minnis, Alexandra M
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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.