Improving HIV prevention and reducing alcohol use in Malawi's STI care settings
Enhancing HIV prevention and reducing alcohol use among people receiving STI care in Malawi: An HIV status neutral approach
This study is testing a friendly program called TrEAT to help people in Malawi who are getting care for sexually transmitted infections, aiming to reduce heavy drinking and improve HIV prevention for both those living with HIV and those at risk.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10877785 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV prevention efforts and reducing hazardous alcohol use among individuals receiving care for sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in Malawi. It utilizes a culturally adapted intervention called TrEAT, which has shown effectiveness in reducing alcohol consumption and improving health outcomes for people living with HIV. The study aims to implement this intervention in a way that is scalable and suitable for both HIV-positive individuals and those at high risk of HIV. By addressing both alcohol use and HIV prevention simultaneously, the research seeks to optimize health outcomes in this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include individuals aged 21 and older who are receiving STI care in Malawi and may be at risk for HIV or living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not receiving STI care or those who are not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for individuals at risk of or living with HIV by reducing alcohol use and enhancing prevention strategies.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown success with similar interventions aimed at reducing alcohol use and improving HIV outcomes, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Parcesepe, Angela — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Parcesepe, Angela
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.