Helping transgender women in China reduce stigma and improve HIV prevention.
Engaging Vulnerable Women in HIV Prevention and Health Promotion through a Stigma-Reduction Intervention: A Pilot Study
This study is creating a helpful mobile program for Chinese transgender women to support their health and well-being, focusing on HIV prevention and reducing stigma, with friendly peer counselors offering resources and guidance.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11002762 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research develops a mobile health program aimed at engaging Chinese transgender women in HIV prevention and health promotion. It focuses on reducing stigma and enhancing mental and sexual health through a gender-affirmative approach. The program will utilize peer counselors to provide support and resources, including HIV self-testing and access to community services. By addressing the unique challenges faced by this population, the intervention seeks to improve their health outcomes and service-seeking behaviors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are transgender women living in China who are at risk for HIV and face stigma related to their gender identity.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as transgender or who are not located in China may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce HIV infection rates among transgender women in China and improve their overall mental and sexual health.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using mobile health interventions to improve health outcomes in marginalized populations, indicating potential for this approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Shufang — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Sun, Shufang
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.