How urban environments affect health outcomes for people with HIV
Official title: The Urban Environment as a Modifiable Social Determinant of Health among People with HIV
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11009122 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how living in different neighborhoods in Baltimore affects the health and care of people with HIV, aiming to find ways to improve their access to care and overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 10, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $126,387 |
| NIH project number | 1K99AI181608-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009122 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals aged 21 and older who are living with HIV and receiving care in Baltimore.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in urban environments or are not receiving HIV care may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how different aspects of urban living, such as neighborhood conditions and changes, impact the health and care outcomes of individuals living with HIV. The study will focus on Baltimore, Maryland, where researchers will analyze data from a cohort of HIV patients to understand how factors like neighborhood deprivation and residential relocation influence their access to care and overall health. By examining these place-based determinants, the research aims to identify ways to improve health equity for people with HIV. The findings could inform policies and interventions that enhance health outcomes in urban settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better access to care for people living with HIV in urban environments.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly improve health outcomes for marginalized populations, suggesting that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Zalla, Lauren C. — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Zalla, Lauren C.
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.