Creating a digital tool to reduce stigma in HIV care in Nepal
Official title: Developing and testing a digital health tool for INterseCtional stigma assessment and reduction at multiple Levels and mUltiple DimEnsions (INCLUDE) to improve HIV care in ART centers in Nepal
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11002820 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful digital tool to understand and reduce the stigma that people living with HIV face in Nepal, with input from those affected and healthcare workers, to make it easier for them to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 5, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $187,491 |
| NIH project number | 1R01TW012682-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11002820 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who experience stigma related to their condition and may benefit from enhanced support in clinical settings.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or do not experience stigma related to their condition may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and test a digital health tool designed to assess and reduce intersectional stigma faced by people living with HIV (PLWH) in Nepal. The tool will be co-designed with input from PLWH and healthcare workers to ensure it meets their needs. It will include a dynamic assessment strategy for collecting both quantitative and qualitative data on stigma during clinic visits, as well as a dashboard to integrate this data with routine clinical information. The goal is to improve HIV care outcomes by addressing the stigma that often prevents individuals from seeking treatment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV care and better health outcomes for individuals affected by stigma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using digital health tools to improve adherence to HIV care, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Acharya, Bibhav — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Acharya, Bibhav
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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.