Exploring how cash transfers can improve health behaviors for pregnant individuals with HIV in Haiti
Poverty, Mental Bandwidth, and an Unconditional Cash Transfer Intervention to Enable Health Behaviors for Pregnant People with HIV
This study is looking at how giving cash directly to pregnant people living with HIV in Haiti can help them take better care of their health by easing the stress of poverty, so they can focus more on their well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10898576 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of unconditional cash transfers on the health behaviors of pregnant individuals living with HIV, particularly in the context of poverty in Haiti. It aims to understand how financial support can alleviate the mental burden associated with poverty, allowing individuals to focus more on their health and well-being. The study will employ a hybrid effectiveness-implementation clinical trial design to assess the effectiveness of this intervention on health outcomes. By examining the psychological effects of poverty on decision-making, the research seeks to provide insights into improving care retention and health behaviors among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant individuals living with HIV, particularly those experiencing poverty in Haiti.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or do not have HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better care retention for pregnant individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in using economic interventions to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Philadelphia, United States
- University of Pennsylvania — Philadelphia, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richterman, Aaron G — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Richterman, Aaron G
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.