Helping pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia make informed decisions about HIV prevention
Promoting PrEP shared decision-making and adherence among pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia
This study is all about helping pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia make informed choices about using a medication called PrEP to prevent HIV, by encouraging open conversations that take their personal feelings and needs into account.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career 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-10742941 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the decision-making process for pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia regarding the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) to prevent HIV. It aims to develop and evaluate behavioral interventions that promote person-centered discussions about PrEP, ensuring that women's values and preferences are considered. The study will involve identifying key factors that influence women's decisions about PrEP through a mixed methods approach, which includes both qualitative and quantitative data collection. By enhancing shared decision-making, the research seeks to improve adherence to PrEP among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant and breastfeeding women in Zambia who are at risk of HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or breastfeeding, or those who are not at risk of HIV, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better-informed decisions and increased adherence to HIV prevention methods among pregnant and breastfeeding women.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that person-centered approaches in healthcare can significantly improve patient adherence and outcomes, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hill, Lauren — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Hill, Lauren
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.