Improving access to HIV prevention for women in mental health treatment
Development and Pilot Testing of a Mental Health Clinic-Based PrEP Uptake and Adherence Intervention for Women in Treatment for Trauma-Related Conditions
This study is looking to help women who are getting mental health treatment for trauma to start and stick with taking PrEP, a medication that helps prevent HIV, by making it easier for them to access these services in their mental health clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10649451 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the uptake and adherence to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among women receiving mental health treatment for trauma-related conditions. By integrating HIV prevention services into mental health clinics, the study seeks to identify and address barriers that prevent women from accessing PrEP. The approach involves understanding the individual and provider-level challenges and developing a behavioral intervention based on the Information-Motivation-Behavioral Skills model. The goal is to increase the number of women who successfully fill their first PrEP prescription, thereby improving their protection against HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women over 21 years old who are undergoing mental health treatment for trauma-related conditions and are at risk for HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not women, those under 21, or those not receiving mental health treatment for trauma-related conditions may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase access to effective HIV prevention for women who are at high risk due to trauma and mental health issues.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown success in integrating health services within mental health settings, indicating a promising approach for this intervention.
Where this research is happening
Houston, United States
- University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston — Houston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Heads, Angela — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Heads, Angela
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.