Improving HIV prevention and care for gender minorities facing economic challenges

Addressing Economic Marginalization to Improve HIV Prevention and Care Outcomes Among Gender Minorities in the United States

NIH-funded research New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC · NIH-10619614

This study is looking at how social and money-related challenges impact the risk of HIV and health outcomes for transgender and nonbinary people, and it aims to create helpful support programs that really fit their needs by listening to their experiences.

Quick facts

Grant typeCareer grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionNew York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (New York, United States)
Project IDNIH-10619614 on NIH RePORTER

What this research studies

This research focuses on understanding how social and economic factors affect HIV risk and outcomes among marginalized gender minority populations, particularly transgender and nonbinary individuals. The project aims to develop effective interventions that enhance HIV prevention and care by addressing economic hardships faced by these communities. Through community-based participatory research, the team will gather insights from the target population to tailor interventions that meet their specific needs. The study will involve both quantitative surveys and qualitative interviews to gather comprehensive data on the experiences of these individuals.

Who could benefit from this research

Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation are transgender and nonbinary individuals who are at risk for or living with HIV and face economic challenges.

Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as transgender or nonbinary or who are not affected by HIV may not benefit from this research.

Why it matters

Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced HIV prevalence among transgender and nonbinary individuals.

How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in addressing health disparities through community-based interventions, indicating potential for this approach.

Where this research is happening

New York, United States

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
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