Helping transgender women in China reduce stigma and improve HIV prevention.
Official title: Engaging Vulnerable Women in HIV Prevention and Health Promotion through a Stigma-Reduction Intervention: A Pilot Study
Funded at Brown University · NIH-11002762 · Data updated 2026-11-12
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 start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $173,197 |
| NIH project number | 1R01TW012677-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11002762 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
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.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as transgender or who are not located in China may not receive any benefit from this research.
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.
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 gone: 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
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Brown University
Providence, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sun, Shufang — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Sun, Shufang
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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.