Improving HIV and STI prevention for low-income and minority populations using digital tools.
Official title: Patient-facing decision support for HIV and sexually transmitted infection prevention in low-income and minority patient populations.
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11063108 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is creating a helpful online tool for young people aged 15 to 25 in Baltimore to make better choices about preventing HIV and STIs, so they can easily get the support and information they need for their sexual health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | April 1, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $156,276 |
| NIH project number | 5K01HS028917-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063108 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 25 from low-income and minority backgrounds living in Baltimore, MD.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 15 to 25 or those not belonging to low-income or minority populations may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to develop and implement a digital healthcare intervention that supports decision-making for HIV and sexually transmitted infection (STI) prevention among low-income and minority populations, particularly adolescents and young adults aged 15 to 25. By utilizing the electronic health record (EHR) patient portal, the project will create personalized, patient-centered applications that help users navigate sexual health decisions, communicate with partners, and access clinical services. The goal is to address health disparities and improve health outcomes in Baltimore, MD, where STI and HIV rates are notably high.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could empower patients with the tools and information needed to make informed decisions about their sexual health, ultimately reducing the incidence of STIs and HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Preliminary studies have shown promise for EHR patient portal-based interventions in improving access to STI and HIV testing and treatment among youth.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jackman, Kevon-Mark Phillip — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Jackman, Kevon-Mark Phillip
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.