Helping young Black men who have sex with men in the South access HIV prevention services
An Acceptance Based PrEP Intervention to Engage Young Black MSM in the South
This study is all about helping young Black men who have sex with men in the Southern U.S. get better access to HIV prevention services, like PrEP, by addressing the challenges they face and providing support through a friendly guide to make it easier for them to use PrEP regularly.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10866493 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving access to HIV prevention services, specifically PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), for young Black men who have sex with men (YBMSM) in the Southern United States. It addresses various barriers to PrEP use, including individual perceptions, social stigma, community resources, and public policy issues. The intervention, named ACTPrEP, utilizes Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) principles to enhance awareness, acceptance, and engagement in health-promoting behaviors. A PrEP navigator will deliver this tailored intervention to help participants overcome obstacles and improve their adherence to PrEP.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young Black men who have sex with men and are at risk for HIV, particularly those living in the Southern United States.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as young Black MSM or those who are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase PrEP uptake and adherence among young Black MSM, thereby reducing the incidence of HIV in this high-risk population.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that tailored interventions using behavioral therapies can effectively improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Arnold, Trisha — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Arnold, Trisha
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.