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

NIH-funded research University of California, San Diego · NIH-10993078

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 typeR01 grant
Study typeNIH-funded research
Funding institutionUniversity of California, San Diego NIH-funded
Lab location1 site (La Jolla, United States)
Project IDNIH-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

Researchers

About this research

  1. This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
  2. Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
  3. For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.
Conditions Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome VirusAcquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus
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