Improving HIV prevention strategies for youth in North Florida
Official title: Precision HIV Prevention: Piloting a youth learning health community
Funded at Florida State University · NIH-10990091 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve HIV prevention for young people in North Florida by bringing together local communities and using data to find the best ways to help them stay healthy and safe from HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Florida State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tallahassee, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $183,666 |
| NIH project number | 1R21MH137736-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10990091 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young individuals under 21 years old living in North Florida, particularly in areas with high HIV prevalence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients over the age of 21 or those living outside the targeted high-prevalence counties in North Florida may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance HIV prevention efforts among youth by creating a Youth Learning Health Community (Y-LHC) in North Florida. It focuses on integrating data science, implementation science, and community engagement to tailor effective interventions specifically for young people. By collaborating with local communities and utilizing data from a clinical research consortium, the project seeks to identify and implement strategies that address the unique challenges faced by youth in high HIV prevalence areas. The goal is to ensure that the benefits of existing HIV prevention tools are fully realized among this vulnerable population.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective HIV prevention strategies that significantly reduce new infections among youth.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-engaged approaches to health interventions, indicating that this model could be effective in addressing HIV prevention among youth.
Where this research is happening
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Florida State University
Tallahassee, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Naar, Sylvie — Florida State University
- Study coordinator: Naar, Sylvie
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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.