Improving community engagement for HIV patients with chronic diseases
Official title: LeveRaging Community Engagement to SusTAIN NCD InTegrated Care Models (RETAIN-IT)
Funded at New York University School of Medicine · NIH-10887205 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help people living with HIV/AIDS who also have other health issues by working closely with their communities to connect them to the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $162,820 |
| NIH project number | 1K01HL165086-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10887205 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV/AIDS who also suffer from non-communicable diseases, particularly in low- and middle-income countries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not have HIV/AIDS or those without comorbid chronic diseases may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the integration of care for people living with HIV/AIDS who also have non-communicable diseases (NCDs) by developing community engagement strategies. It aims to create effective pathways that connect these individuals to clinical treatment through community-based organizations. By utilizing participatory approaches, the project seeks to involve patients in the development of solutions that address their complex health needs, particularly in low- and middle-income countries. The research will leverage existing community infrastructures to improve health outcomes for this population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to better health management and treatment access for HIV patients with chronic diseases.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using community engagement strategies to improve health outcomes for similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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New York University School of Medicine
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Aifah, Angela — New York University School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Aifah, 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.