Engaging communities to improve HIV research and interventions for young people

Community Engagement & Dissemination (CEDC)

NIH-funded research Washington University · NIH-10995949

This study is all about getting young people and their families involved in sharing and understanding important HIV research, so they can work together with healthcare providers to improve health and support for those affected by HIV.

Quick facts

Grant typeNIH-funded research
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionWashington University NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (Saint Louis, United States)
Project IDNIH-10995949 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on enhancing community engagement and the dissemination of HIV-related research specifically targeting adolescents and young adults. It aims to create a two-way exchange between researchers and communities in six countries, involving young people living with or at risk for HIV, their families, and healthcare providers. The project utilizes participatory strategies, including crowdsourcing and creative media, to effectively share research findings and promote evidence-based interventions. By fostering collaboration and problem-solving, the initiative seeks to empower communities and improve health outcomes for young individuals affected by HIV.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescents and young adults living with or at risk for HIV, as well as their family members and healthcare providers.

Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescents or young adults, or those not affected by or at risk for HIV, may not receive benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective HIV interventions tailored to the needs of adolescents and young adults.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community engagement strategies for HIV interventions, indicating that this approach is both promising and tested.

Where this research is happening

Saint Louis, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome VirusAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus
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