Multi-level stigma reduction for women living with HIV in Malawi
Official title: Multi-level stigma mitigation intervention for women living with HIV in Blantyre, Malawi
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-11608604 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A practical program tests a stigma‑reduction package to help women with HIV in Malawi stick to ART and achieve viral suppression.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | September 15, 2025 |
| Project end | June 30, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $97,000 |
| NIH project number | 3R01TW012909-02S2 |
| Project ID | NIH-11608604 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Women living with HIV in Malawi (and similar settings) who are on or eligible for ART and face stigma or adherence challenges.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not on ART or without adherence barriers may see limited direct benefit.
What this research studies
This project adapts a multi‑level intervention to support ART adherence among women living with HIV across their lifespan in Malawi. It uses an implementation science approach to address barriers at interpersonal, community, organizational, and structural levels. The goal is to achieve and sustain viral suppression and better health outcomes, with findings intended to inform similar populations in the U.S. and globally. The study leverages existing ART options and community resources to improve uptake and ongoing use, aiming for real‑world impact.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could improve ART adherence and viral suppression among WLHIV, reducing HIV transmission risk and improving health and quality of life.
How similar studies have gone: Previous HIV adherence interventions show improvements when addressing stigma and multi‑level factors, but results vary by setting and population.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Taha, Taha E — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Taha, Taha E
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.