Creating a program to help men in Uganda disclose their HIV status
Development and assessment of an HIV disclosure intervention for men in Uganda
This study is all about helping men with HIV in Uganda feel more comfortable sharing their status with their partners and others, using helpful resources and support from local healthcare providers to make it easier for them, especially if they’re not getting the treatment they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10891639 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and assessing an intervention aimed at helping men with HIV in Uganda disclose their status to partners and others. The approach involves creating evidence-based resources tailored to the unique challenges faced by these men, particularly those who are not receiving adequate treatment or are experiencing symptoms of sexually transmitted infections. By engaging with local healthcare providers and utilizing behavioral science principles, the intervention seeks to improve HIV care and prevention efforts in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men living with HIV in Uganda who are experiencing symptoms of sexually transmitted infections and are either not on antiretroviral therapy or are on therapy but not achieving viral suppression.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who are already effectively managing their condition with stable viral suppression may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower men with HIV to disclose their status more effectively, leading to better health outcomes and reduced transmission rates.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted interventions for HIV disclosure can improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may also be effective.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chitneni, Pooja Rao — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Chitneni, Pooja Rao
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.