Linking incarcerated women to HIV prevention services after release
A Pilot Feasibility HIV prevention Study Linking Incarcerated Women to Post-Release Pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) Services
This study is working to help mostly African American women who have just been released from prison get access to a medication called PrEP that can help prevent HIV, by providing them with support and education from people who understand their experiences.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10839073 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to connect mostly African American women who are released from incarceration to HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) services, which can significantly reduce the risk of HIV acquisition. The program, called FIT for PrEP (F4P), will adapt an existing support framework to address the unique challenges these women face during their transition back into the community. By utilizing peer community health workers who have experienced incarceration, the program will provide education and social support to encourage PrEP use and improve health outcomes. The research will involve pre-testing and piloting the adapted intervention to ensure it meets the needs of the target population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American women who are currently incarcerated and at high risk for HIV acquisition upon their release.
Not a fit: Patients who are not at risk for HIV or who are not women may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of HIV among formerly incarcerated women by improving their access to preventive services.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using peer support models to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: White, Becky L — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: White, Becky L
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 below.