Improving access to PrEP for women during contraceptive counseling
Integrating PrEP Decision-Making into Contraceptive Counseling in Family Planning Clinics
This study is looking to help women get better information about PrEP during their family planning visits by creating a helpful guide that makes it easier to understand their options, so they can make informed choices about their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10991203 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for cis-gender women by integrating a decision aid into contraceptive counseling sessions at family planning clinics. The project will involve interviews with patients, clinicians, and staff to develop a comprehensive decision aid that includes various PrEP formulation options. Following this, a randomized trial will compare the effectiveness of the new decision aid against standard information provided to patients before their clinician visits. The goal is to ensure that women are better informed and supported in their choices regarding PrEP during their reproductive health visits.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cis-gender women seeking contraceptive services who may also benefit from PrEP.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cis-gender women or those who are not seeking contraceptive services may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the accessibility and uptake of PrEP among women, thereby reducing the risk of HIV transmission.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating decision aids into clinical settings can improve patient engagement and health outcomes, suggesting a promising approach for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
New Haven, United States
- Yale University — New Haven, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Meyer, Jaimie — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Meyer, Jaimie
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.