Exploring ways to improve HIV testing and treatment for African American women migrants.
Official title: Unveiling Pathways to Ending HIV Among African American Women: Leveraging Social Networks to Enhance HIV Testing and Treatment Engagement Among Migrants
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11009406 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how friendships and community connections can help African American women who have moved to the U.S. get tested for HIV and stay engaged in treatment, so they can overcome challenges and receive the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | August 27, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $183,331 |
| NIH project number | 1K01MH134744-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009406 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are African American women who are migrants and at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not African American women or who are not migrants may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how social networks can be utilized to enhance HIV testing and treatment engagement among African American women who are migrants. By understanding the dynamics of these social networks, the study aims to identify barriers to accessing HIV services and develop tailored interventions that resonate with the cultural needs of this population. The research will involve developing, implementing, and evaluating a social network-based intervention specifically designed for these women in Atlanta, GA.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to HIV testing and treatment for African American women migrants, ultimately reducing HIV transmission rates and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that network-based strategies can effectively promote HIV service linkage among diverse groups, although this specific approach for African American migrant women is novel.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hill, Miranda — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Hill, Miranda
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.