Improving HIV prevention and sexual health services for Black women in Maryland
Reimagining HIV Prevention: Unveiling Opportunities to Strengthen Sexual Reproductive Health Services and Promote HIV Prevention among Cisgender Black Women at risk for HIV in Maryland
This study is looking to make sexual health services better for Black women in Maryland who are at risk for HIV, by finding out what challenges they face and how to improve support for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11003345 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding and improving sexual reproductive health (SRH) services for cisgender Black women at risk for HIV in Maryland. It aims to identify barriers and gaps in current services that contribute to the high rates of HIV and sexually transmitted infections (STIs) in this population. By using a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather insights from women who have accessed these services to better tailor interventions that meet their needs. The goal is to enhance the accessibility and effectiveness of HIV prevention strategies by addressing both individual and structural factors.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cisgender Black women in Maryland who are at risk for HIV and have experience with or interest in sexual reproductive health services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as cisgender Black women 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 more effective HIV prevention strategies and improved health outcomes for Black women in Maryland.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social and structural determinants of health can significantly improve health outcomes in marginalized populations, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Baltimore, United States
- Johns Hopkins University — Baltimore, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Duroseau, Brenice — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Duroseau, Brenice
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.