Creating a tool to help women in Baltimore make decisions about HIV prevention while seeking domestic violence services
Development and Evaluation of a PrEP Decision Aid for Women Seeking Domestic Violence Services in Baltimore
This study is creating a helpful guide for women in Baltimore who are dealing with domestic violence and want to learn more about protecting themselves from HIV, so they can better understand their options for a preventive treatment called PrEP.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10654773 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a decision aid specifically for women who are seeking domestic violence services in Baltimore, addressing the critical intersection of HIV risk and intimate partner violence (IPV). The project aims to empower these women by providing them with information about pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a preventive treatment for HIV. Through focus groups and educational outreach, the research will assess women's understanding of their HIV risk and the barriers they face in accessing PrEP. The ultimate goal is to enhance the uptake of PrEP among IPV-exposed women, thereby improving their health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black women in Baltimore who are experiencing intimate partner violence and are at risk for HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not experiencing intimate partner violence or who are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of women who utilize PrEP, reducing their risk of HIV infection.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that targeted educational interventions can successfully increase the uptake of HIV prevention strategies among at-risk populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Willie, Tiara C. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Willie, Tiara C.
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.