Improving HIV and STI prevention for people reentering society after incarceration in California
Official title: California Hub for HIV/STI/SUD Prevention Research with Reentry Populations
Funded at University of California Los Angeles · NIH-10908948 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping people who are coming out of jail get better access to HIV and STI prevention services, like PrEP and screenings, by using friendly peer mentors, cash rewards, and a handy mobile app to make it easier for them to get the support they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California Los Angeles NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Los Angeles, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2024 |
| Project end | April 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $814,282 |
| NIH project number | 1R61DA060626-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10908948 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who have recently been released from incarceration and are at risk for HIV, STIs, or substance use disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not recently released from incarceration or who do not face risks related to HIV, STIs, or substance use may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to HIV and STI prevention services for individuals who are reentering society after incarceration. It aims to implement a program that links these individuals to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), screening for HIV/STIs, and treatment for substance use disorders (SUD). The approach includes using peer mentors, cash incentives, and a mobile app to facilitate access to these services. The study will adapt and evaluate this intervention in three California counties to ensure it meets the needs of the target population effectively.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of HIV, STIs, and drug overdoses among reentry populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success with similar interventions aimed at improving health outcomes for marginalized populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of California Los Angeles
Los Angeles, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harawa, Nina Thawata — University of California Los Angeles
- Study coordinator: Harawa, Nina Thawata
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.