Improving HIV treatment adherence for women affected by trauma and violence
Addressing Trauma from Interpersonal Violence through a Web-based Peer Navigation-Social Support Intervention to Improve ART Adherence among Women
This study is looking at how an online support program can help women living with HIV/AIDS who have faced violence, by offering them emotional support and coping skills to improve their mental health and stick to their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10993078 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how a web-based peer navigation and social support intervention can help women living with HIV/AIDS who have experienced interpersonal violence. The program aims to provide trauma-informed psychoeducation and emotional support through online video interactions, addressing barriers to in-person support. By focusing on improving mental health and coping skills, the intervention seeks to enhance adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among participants. The study will involve a pilot test of this innovative approach over a four-month period.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women living with HIV/AIDS who have a history of interpersonal violence and face challenges with ART adherence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV/AIDS or who do not have a history of trauma may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve ART adherence and overall health outcomes for women living with HIV/AIDS who have experienced trauma.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that peer navigation and psychoeducation can effectively improve health outcomes for women living with HIV/AIDS, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Stockman, Jamila Kinshasa — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Stockman, Jamila Kinshasa
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.