Creating a digital tool to build trust and improve HIV service use among Black and Latino men who have sex with men.
Development and Evaluation of a Multilevel, Socio-Culturally Contextualized Digital Health Decision Intervention to Reduce Medical Mistrust and Improve Status-Neutral HIV Service Use among HLMSM
This study is creating a helpful digital tool for Black and Latino men who have sex with men to build trust in healthcare and make it easier for them to access HIV services, while also considering their unique cultural backgrounds.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11030697 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and evaluate a digital health intervention designed to address medical mistrust and enhance the use of HIV services among Black and Latino men who have sex with men (HLMSM). The intervention will be socio-culturally contextualized, meaning it will take into account the unique cultural and social factors that influence health decisions in this community. By utilizing a multilevel approach, the project will engage various stakeholders and incorporate feedback from the target population to ensure the tool is effective and relevant. Patients may interact with this digital tool to receive personalized information and support regarding HIV services.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latino men who have sex with men and may experience medical mistrust or barriers to accessing HIV services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or Latino men who have sex with men may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased trust in healthcare systems and improved access to HIV services for marginalized communities.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that culturally tailored interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in marginalized populations, suggesting a promising approach for this project.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent M. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Guilamo-Ramos, Vincent M.
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 below.