Helping people with HIV transition from incarceration to community health.
A Decentralized, Status neutral, Stakeholder-engaged, post-incarceration intervention for people with and at risk for HIV
This study is all about helping people with HIV who are coming out of jail to get the support they need, especially if they struggle with drug use, so they can access important treatments and find stable housing and jobs as they rejoin their communities.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10908959 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a comprehensive intervention for individuals with HIV who are transitioning from incarceration back into the community. It aims to address the unique challenges faced by these individuals, particularly those with substance use disorders, by providing support in accessing antiretroviral therapy (ART) and pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). The intervention will involve peer navigation and collaboration with community organizations to tackle issues like unstable housing and employment, which can hinder health outcomes. By engaging stakeholders and utilizing a decentralized approach, the project seeks to improve health care continuity and reduce HIV transmission risk during this critical transition period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals with HIV who have recently been incarcerated or are at risk for HIV, particularly those with substance use disorders.
Not a fit: Patients who are not involved in the criminal justice system or do not have HIV or are at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for individuals with HIV who are re-entering society after incarceration.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in using peer navigation and community-based interventions to improve health outcomes for marginalized populations, suggesting that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
Bronx, United States
- Albert Einstein College of Medicine — Bronx, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Akiyama, Matthew — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Akiyama, Matthew
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.