Improving access to HIV prevention for transgender and gender diverse individuals affected by violence.

Who could benefit from this research

What this research studies

This research aims to enhance the uptake of HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among transgender and gender-diverse individuals in Los Angeles County, who are at high risk for HIV. The project will address barriers such as unstable housing, financial hardship, and mental health issues stemming from violence and trauma. By implementing community-led navigation strategies and providing comprehensive, gender-affirming services, the research seeks to improve both access to and persistence in PrEP use. The study will involve collaboration between community organizations and academic researchers to ensure that the interventions are tailored to the needs of the community.

Why it matters

Where this research is happening

• San Diego State University
  San Diego, United States Active

Researchers

• Principal investigator: Storholm, Erik D. — San Diego State University
• Study coordinator: Storholm, Erik D.

Related research

Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.

• WINGS+PrEP: a mobile program to help women in the criminal-legal system start and stay on HIV prevention

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  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11419122

• Connecting adolescent girls and young women who face partner violence to PrEP prevention options

  This project will develop ways to help girls and young women (ages 15–24) who experience intimate partner violence in sub‑Saharan Africa access PrEP options like daily pills, the dapivirine ring, or injectable cabotegravir.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11382608

• PrEP support for women in probation, parole, or alternative programs who face heavy drinking and partner violence

  A mobile program combines alcohol and partner-violence support with PrEP guidance to help women under community supervision start and stay on HIV prevention.

  NIH research Columbia University Health Sciences · New York, United States · NIH-11161614

• Linking young women affected by partner violence to HIV prevention options

  This project will develop ways to connect adolescent girls and young women who face intimate partner violence in sub‑Saharan Africa with PrEP choices like daily pills, a vaginal ring, or long‑acting injections.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-11145154

• Relationship-focused program to reduce partner violence and boost PrEP use for young women in Kenya

  This program offers relationship support, partner outreach, and PrEP education to help adolescent girls and young women in Kenya start and keep taking daily HIV prevention (PrEP).

  NIH research Research Triangle Institute · Research Triangle Park, United States · NIH-11145089

• Helping young women in South Africa access HIV prevention options after experiencing partner violence.

  This study is all about helping young girls and women in South Africa who have faced partner violence by finding better ways for them to access HIV prevention methods, like PrEP, so they can take charge of their health and feel empowered.

  NIH research Emory University · Atlanta, United States · NIH-10991502

About this research

1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
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