Improving HIV testing through better communication about relationships and safer conception.
Enhancing communication on relationship preservation, safer conception and PrEP to promote HIV testing
This study is all about helping couples in sub-Saharan Africa feel more comfortable getting tested for HIV by showing them that they can still have healthy families, even if one or both partners are HIV positive.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo) NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kansas City, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10980525 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance HIV testing rates among couples in sub-Saharan Africa by addressing fears related to relationship preservation and childbearing. It focuses on developing a communication strategy that reassures individuals about their ability to have healthy families, even if one or both partners are HIV positive. The project will involve formative research to create a comprehensive intervention and a pilot trial called 'PrEPing Healthy Families' to evaluate its effectiveness in increasing testing and treatment uptake.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals in serious heterosexual relationships in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly those concerned about HIV and family planning.
Not a fit: Patients who are not in relationships or those who are not concerned about HIV testing or family planning may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased HIV testing and better health outcomes for couples, ultimately reducing new infections.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown success with similar communication strategies in increasing HIV testing rates among couples.
Where this research is happening
Kansas City, United States
- Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo) — Kansas City, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hurley, Emily Anne — Children's Mercy Hosp (Kansas City, Mo)
- Study coordinator: Hurley, Emily Anne
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.