Exploring the challenges faced by women living with HIV and diabetes in the Dominican Republic
Understanding burden and lived experience of diabetes and hypertension among women living with HIV in the Dominican Republic to improve care integration
This study is looking to understand how women in the Dominican Republic who have HIV, diabetes, and high blood pressure manage their health and what challenges they face in getting care, so we can find better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10653263 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the experiences and health challenges of women living with HIV who also have diabetes and hypertension in the Dominican Republic. It aims to understand how these conditions affect their lives and access to healthcare. By gathering qualitative data from participants, the study seeks to identify barriers to care and develop strategies for better integration of services. The approach includes interviews and focus groups with affected women to capture their lived experiences and health needs.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV who also have diabetes or hypertension in the Dominican Republic.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have HIV or the associated comorbidities of diabetes and hypertension may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare integration and support for women living with HIV, diabetes, and hypertension.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities among vulnerable populations, indicating potential for impactful findings in this study.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Barrington, Clare L — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Barrington, Clare L
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.