Improving health services for Venezuelan sexual and gender minority migrants in Lima, Peru
Official title: Improving HIV and STI Prevention and Care for Venezuelan Sexual and Gender Minority Migrants in Lima, Peru
Funded at Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia · NIH-10694539 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to create better health care services for Venezuelan LGBTQ+ migrants living in Lima, Peru, who often struggle with discrimination and job insecurity, so they can get the support they need for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Lima, Peru) |
| Project start | September 21, 2023 |
| Project end | September 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $317,220 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MH133454-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10694539 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Venezuelan sexual and gender minority migrants living in Lima, Peru, who are at risk for HIV and STIs.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Venezuelan migrants or those who do not identify as sexual or gender minorities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing the health care needs of Venezuelan sexual and gender minority migrants in Lima, Peru, who face significant barriers due to socio-structural disadvantages such as xenophobia and precarious employment. The project aims to develop tailored prevention and care services for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections (STIs) specifically for this vulnerable population. By understanding the unique challenges faced by these migrants, the research seeks to improve access to health care and social services, ultimately enhancing their overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and better access to HIV and STI prevention and care services for Venezuelan sexual and gender minority migrants.
How similar studies have gone: While the specific focus on Venezuelan sexual and gender minority migrants is novel, similar approaches addressing health disparities in migrant populations have shown promise in other contexts.
Where this research is happening
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Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
Lima, Peru Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Silva-Santisteban, Alfonso — Universidad Peruana Cayetano Heredia
- Study coordinator: Silva-Santisteban, Alfonso
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.