Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Prevention Engagement in High-Risk Populations
Official title: Intimate Partner Violence and HIV Prevention Continuum Engagement Among Populations Most Affected by HIV in the United States
Funded at San Diego State University · NIH-11417306 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This project follows people at high risk for HIV to see how intimate partner violence affects their use of HIV testing and PrEP over two years.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | San Diego State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Diego, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2023 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $606,081 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH133484-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-11417306 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Adults in the United States who experience intimate partner violence and are at risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not experiencing IPV or not at risk for HIV are unlikely to directly benefit from this study.
What this research studies
The study observes adults in the United States who experience IPV and are at risk for HIV to understand how different forms of abuse relate to HIV testing, PrEP uptake, and STI diagnoses. It uses both qualitative interviews and a 24-month cohort to track behaviors and outcomes, guided by syndemics and stress frameworks. The goal is to identify barriers and facilitators to staying engaged in HIV prevention and to inform practical intervention strategies.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, findings could lead to better support and interventions that help people stay engaged in HIV prevention and reduce HIV transmission.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work has shown links between IPV and HIV risk, but this study adds longitudinal and qualitative insight into prevention engagement.
Where this research is happening
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San Diego State University
San Diego, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Storholm, Erik D. — San Diego State University
- Study coordinator: Storholm, Erik D.
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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.