Improving HIV care for young Black sexual minority men
Structural Intervention to Promote HIV Care in Black Sexual Minority Men
This study is working to make a job readiness program better for young Black men who have HIV, by talking to both employers and the men themselves to understand their unique challenges, so they can get the support they need to stay engaged in their HIV care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10894282 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to adapt an existing career readiness intervention to better meet the needs of young Black sexual minority men (YBSMM) aged 18-29 who are living with HIV. The project will involve gathering insights from potential employers and conducting focus groups with YBSMM to ensure the intervention addresses their specific challenges and needs. By utilizing the ADAPT-ITT framework, the study will assess the feasibility and acceptability of the adapted intervention, known as Work2Prevent Plus (W2P+), to improve engagement in HIV care among this population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young Black sexual minority men aged 18-29 who are living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 18-29 or those who do not identify as Black sexual minority men may not receive benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could enhance the career readiness and HIV care engagement of young Black sexual minority men.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in adapting interventions for minority populations, indicating potential for positive outcomes in this novel approach.
Where this research is happening
Chicago, United States
- University of Chicago — Chicago, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Motley, Darnell N — University of Chicago
- Study coordinator: Motley, Darnell N
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.