Improving HIV prevention services for women
Socio-Structural Intervention to Improve Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis (PrEP) Services for Cisgender Women (CGW) (PrEP-CGW)
This study is all about making it easier for women in Washington, D.C. to access PrEP, a medication that helps prevent HIV, by tackling issues like stigma and cost, and it aims to create better support systems to help women feel more comfortable using these services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Medstar Health Research Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hyattsville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10686097 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services for cisgender women, particularly in Washington, D.C., where HIV rates are significantly high. It aims to identify and address socio-structural barriers that prevent women from utilizing PrEP, such as stigma, cost, and medical mistrust. The approach includes engaging medical providers and peer support systems to improve women's experiences with PrEP services. By piloting this intervention in a high-prevalence area, the research seeks to develop effective strategies that can be implemented across the Southern United States.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are cisgender women, especially those at high risk for HIV, including Black women in Washington, D.C.
Not a fit: Patients who are not cisgender 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 significantly reduce HIV transmission rates among cisgender women by improving their access to and use of PrEP.
How similar studies have performed: There is growing evidence that socio-structural interventions can effectively improve healthcare delivery and outcomes, although this specific approach for cisgender women is relatively novel.
Where this research is happening
Hyattsville, United States
- Medstar Health Research Institute — Hyattsville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Scott, Rachel K — Medstar Health Research Institute
- Study coordinator: Scott, Rachel K
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.