How relationship violence affects HIV prevention for gay and bisexual men
Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Prevention among Sexual Minority Men
This project follows HIV-negative gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men to track how intimate partner violence relates to HIV testing, PrEP use, and STI risk over two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11218728 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
If you join, researchers will follow participants for 24 months with regular surveys and check-ins about experiences of physical, sexual, and psychological partner violence, relationship context, sexual behavior, and substance use. The project will also collect information about HIV testing, STI diagnoses, PrEP initiation, and whether people stay on PrEP over time. Investigators will compare different patterns of violence (perpetration vs receipt, steady vs casual partners) to see how these relate to prevention behaviors and infection risk. The goal is to identify points where prevention and support could be improved for men experiencing partner violence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: HIV-negative sexual minority men (men who have sex with men), typically adults 21 years and older, especially those who have experienced or are at risk for intimate partner violence, are ideal candidates.
Not a fit: People living with HIV, women, or those who are not men who have sex with men are not the focus and may not directly benefit from this project.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the work could lead to better-tailored HIV prevention and support services for sexual minority men affected by partner violence.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have linked intimate partner violence to higher sexual risk and HIV seroconversion, but large, long-term cohorts focusing on testing, PrEP uptake, and PrEP persistence in sexual minority men remain relatively new.
Where this research is happening
San Diego, United States
- San Diego State University — San Diego, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Storholm, Erik D. — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Storholm, Erik D.
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.