Improving HIV Prevention for Women in ObGyn Care
Official title: Improving HIV Prevention Services for Women Receiving ObGyn Care
Funded at Thomas Jefferson University · NIH-11560874 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at helping women in obstetric/gynecologic care reduce their risk of HIV by making PrEP and risk–screening more accessible and acceptable.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Thomas Jefferson University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Philadelphia, United States) |
| Project start | July 17, 2026 |
| Project end | July 16, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $706,592 |
| NIH project number | 7R01MH132146-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-11560874 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women receiving ObGyn care who could benefit from PrEP and are willing to engage in risk screening and prevention strategies.
✕Less likely to help
Women who are not at elevated HIV risk, have contraindications to PrEP, or are not interested in HIV prevention may not benefit.
What this research studies
This project focuses on increasing access to HIV prevention for women seen in ObGyn clinics. It addresses barriers to PrEP uptake, such as risk perception and provider discomfort with sexual history, and develops practical approaches to improve risk assessment and PrEP use among women. The work likely involves developing or testing tools within clinical care settings to identify women who could benefit from PrEP and to support clinicians in offering it. Results could lead to clearer guidance and better integrated HIV prevention in routine women's health care.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, women in ObGyn care could receive more accurate HIV risk assessments and greater access to PrEP, reducing new infections.
How similar studies have gone: Prior work shows that targeted risk assessment and clinician training can improve PrEP uptake in high-risk populations, though gaps remain for women.
Where this research is happening
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Thomas Jefferson University
Philadelphia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Coleman, Jenell S — Thomas Jefferson University
- Study coordinator: Coleman, Jenell S
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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.