Helping women in Uganda choose and use HIV prevention methods with their partners
Improving Choice and Use of Biomedical HIV Prevention for Women in Uganda: A Couples-Based Approach
This study is looking at how involving men in the decision-making process can help women in Uganda choose and stick to the best HIV prevention methods, like PrEP, so they can feel more supported and empowered in their health choices.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10990816 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the choice and use of HIV prevention methods among women in Uganda by involving their male partners in the decision-making process. It evaluates a couples-based intervention called CUPID, which provides a shared decision-making tool to help couples discuss and select the most suitable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) options. The study aims to enhance adherence to these prevention methods by addressing the influence of male partners on women's choices and experiences. By implementing this intervention in community and clinic settings, the research seeks to empower women while fostering supportive environments for their health decisions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women in Uganda who are at risk of HIV and their male partners who are willing to participate in shared decision-making.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in a relationship 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 increased adoption and consistent use of effective HIV prevention methods among women in Uganda.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that involving partners in health-related decision-making can improve health outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Minnis, Alexandra M — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Minnis, Alexandra M
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.