Improving access to HIV prevention for Black and Latinx men in the Bronx
Official title: Participatory System Dynamics to Enhance PrEP Access for Black and Latinx Sexual Minority Men in Bronx, NY
Funded at Albert Einstein College of Medicine · NIH-10991210 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways for Black and Latinx men in the Bronx to get access to PrEP, a medication that helps prevent HIV, by working together with the community to understand and tackle the challenges they face in getting healthcare.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Albert Einstein College of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Bronx, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $252,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MH137757-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10991210 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black and Latinx sexual minority men living in the Bronx who are at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as Black or Latinx sexual minority men or those who are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for Black and Latinx sexual minority men in the Bronx, who face significant barriers to healthcare. By employing a participatory approach, the study engages community members and stakeholders to identify effective strategies for overcoming these barriers. The methodology includes system dynamics modeling to explore the complex relationships affecting PrEP access and to develop tailored interventions. The goal is to create actionable solutions that can improve healthcare delivery and reduce HIV risk in this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase PrEP access and usage among Black and Latinx sexual minority men, thereby reducing their risk of HIV infection.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using community-engaged approaches to improve healthcare access for marginalized populations, indicating that this methodology has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Albert Einstein College of Medicine
Bronx, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ross, Jonathan — Albert Einstein College of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Ross, Jonathan
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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.
- 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.