Improving oral health for Haitian women living with HIV in Miami
Official title: SOURI (SMILE)
Funded at University of Miami School of Medicine · NIH-11262635 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at the challenges Haitian women with HIV face when trying to get dental care, and it wants to find out how things like language, culture, and money impact their health, so we can come up with better ways to help them get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Miami School of Medicine NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Coral Gables, United States) |
| Project start | June 1, 2023 |
| Project end | May 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $213,135 |
| NIH project number | 3R01DE032868-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11262635 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Haitian women living with HIV who face barriers to accessing healthcare.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Haitian or do not have HIV may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on understanding the barriers that Haitian women living with HIV face in accessing healthcare, particularly regarding their oral health. It aims to identify how factors like language, culture, and financial resources affect their health outcomes. By examining the relationship between social determinants of health and oral health, the project seeks to develop strategies to improve care and support for this underserved population. The study will involve collecting data on oral health conditions and experiences of Haitian women to inform better healthcare practices.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved oral health and overall well-being for Haitian women living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can lead to improved health outcomes in marginalized populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Miami School of Medicine
Coral Gables, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Jones, Deborah Lynne — University of Miami School of Medicine
- Study coordinator: Jones, Deborah Lynne
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.