Integrated HIV Prevention for Women in Supervision Programs in the Deep South
Official title: Integrated Biomedical-Behavioral HIV Prevention for Women in Non-carceral Correctional Supervision Programs: A Hybrid Type II Trial of E-WORTH South in Alabama
Funded at University of Georgia · NIH-11470921 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A new, tailored HIV prevention program for Black women in Alabama who are under probation, parole, or similar supervision, using E-WORTH South to reduce sexual risk and increase access to prevention.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Georgia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Athens, United States) |
| Project start | August 15, 2026 |
| Project end | May 31, 2031 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $608,658 |
| NIH project number | 1R01DA067308-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11470921 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women in Alabama who are in non-carceral supervision programs and who use substances or face high HIV risk.
✕Less likely to help
People not in non-carceral supervision programs or without HIV risk factors may not benefit from this intervention.
What this research studies
This project adapts an existing evidence-based HIV prevention program to the Deep South, focusing on women under non-carceral supervision in Alabama. It aims to address barriers like medical mistrust, transportation, and limited access to trusted providers while delivering biomedical prevention information alongside behavioral strategies. The study combines community feedback, implementation science, and a hybrid Type II design to test both the intervention and its implementation in real-world settings. Participants would engage in sessions designed to reduce condomless sex, increase PrEP uptake, and connect with supportive services. Findings could inform broader rollout of culturally tailored HIV prevention for women in similar supervision contexts.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could lower HIV risk and improve access to biomedical prevention among Black women in the Deep South under supervision.
How similar studies have gone: Prior E-WORTH work showed reduced STI infections and fewer condomless sex acts in urban settings, supporting potential benefits in new contexts.
Where this research is happening
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University of Georgia
Athens, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Johnson, Karen a — University of Georgia
- Study coordinator: Johnson, Karen a
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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.