Improving access to HIV prevention for women in Atlanta
An Interactive Systems Approach to Ending the HIV Epidemic Among Women in Atlanta
This study is all about helping women in Atlanta learn about and access PrEP, a medication that can help prevent HIV, by working with trusted family planning clinics to make it easier for them to get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Emory University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Atlanta, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10868615 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing awareness and access to PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis) for cisgender women in Atlanta, particularly through trusted family planning clinics. It aims to address both the demand for PrEP by educating women about its benefits and the supply by ensuring that these clinics offer PrEP services. The study will involve engaging women in the development of strategies to improve PrEP uptake and will analyze barriers that prevent women from accessing this vital prevention method. By leveraging existing healthcare resources, the research seeks to create a more effective model for HIV prevention among women.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cisgender women in Atlanta who are at risk for HIV and may benefit from PrEP.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for HIV or who do not identify as cisgender women may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of new HIV infections among women in Atlanta.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in increasing vaccination and contraceptive uptake through similar community-based approaches, indicating potential for this method in HIV prevention.
Where this research is happening
Atlanta, United States
- Emory University — Atlanta, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sales, Jessica a — Emory University
- Study coordinator: Sales, Jessica a
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.