How Economic Tough Times Affect Health Habits in Older Adults with HIV
Official title: The Effects of Economic Scarcity on Health Behaviors in Older Adults with Chronic Disease
Funded at University of Pennsylvania · NIH-11430293 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how living with limited money changes how older adults with HIV take medicines and use preventive health services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Pennsylvania NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2026 |
| Project end | August 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $811,172 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AG103431-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11430293 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Older adults (over 21) with HIV who also have chronic diseases and experience economic hardship.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals without economic hardship or those not managing chronic diseases may see limited relevance.
What this research studies
The project uses a real-world setting to see whether economic scarcity changes daily health choices for older adults living with HIV who also have chronic conditions. It leverages a natural experiment around SNAP benefit timing to observe how shifts in financial relief influence medication adherence and engagement with preventive care. Researchers plan to link economic data with health behavior and healthcare utilization to understand barriers and potential supports. The aim is to identify structural factors that make it harder for these individuals to stay adherent and proactive about their health. Findings could inform policies or programs to reduce avoidable health problems in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could inform policies that ease financial stress and improve medication adherence and preventive care for older adults with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Prior research suggests economic factors can influence health behaviors, but real-world evidence linking scarcity relief to adherence is limited and this study builds on that gap.
Where this research is happening
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University of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Richterman, Aaron G — University of Pennsylvania
- Study coordinator: Richterman, Aaron G
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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.
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- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page.