Increasing access to PrEP for Black sexual minority men in Maryland
A community-based intervention to increase PrEP initiation among Black sexual minority men in Prince George's County, Maryland: Reducing internalized stigma and increasing social support
['FUNDING_CAREER'] · GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY · NIH-10996147
This study is all about finding better ways to help Black men who have sex with men in Prince George's County, Maryland, get access to PrEP, a medication that can prevent HIV, by understanding their experiences and creating supportive programs to encourage them to start using it.
Quick facts
| Phase | ['FUNDING_CAREER'] |
|---|---|
| Study type | Nih_funding |
| Sex | All |
| Sponsor | GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY (nih funded) |
| Locations | 1 site (FAIRFAX, UNITED STATES) |
| Trial ID | NIH-10996147 on ClinicalTrials.gov |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for Black men who have sex with men (BSMM) in Prince George's County, Maryland. It aims to address barriers such as internalized stigma and lack of social support through community-based interventions. The approach includes ethnographic observations and qualitative interviews to understand peer interactions and HIV prevention communications. Ultimately, the goal is to pilot a supportive intervention that encourages PrEP initiation among participants.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Black men who have sex with men living in Prince George's County, Maryland.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Black or do not reside in Prince George's County may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the uptake of PrEP among Black sexual minority men, leading to better prevention of HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in community-based interventions aimed at increasing PrEP uptake among marginalized populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
FAIRFAX, UNITED STATES
- GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY — FAIRFAX, UNITED STATES (ACTIVE)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: TURPIN, RODMAN EMORY — GEORGE MASON UNIVERSITY
- Study coordinator: TURPIN, RODMAN EMORY
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.
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Conditions: Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome Virus, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome, Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome Virus