Prison-based HIV Partner Notification in Indonesia explains how to help inmates get partners tested
Official title: Prison-Based HIV Partner Notification in Indonesia
Funded at University of Illinois at Chicago · NIH-11513942 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This grant tests a prison-based approach to help people with HIV in Indonesia inform their partners and link them to testing and care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Illinois at Chicago NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chicago, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | February 1, 2025 |
| Project end | January 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $222,949 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH138246-02S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11513942 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are incarcerated individuals diagnosed with HIV and their sex or needle-sharing partners in Indonesia, as well as community partners who can facilitate testing and care referrals.
✕Less likely to help
Inmates or partners uninterested in notification or those not connected to partners may not benefit directly.
What this research studies
In this project, community health workers in Indonesian prisons will be trained as APN Counselors to coach inmates on notifying their sex and drug-use partners about possible HIV exposure. The study uses a hybrid design to measure both how well the APN model works and how easy it is to implement in correctional settings. The goal is to increase HIV testing, diagnosis, and care referrals for partners, with a focus on real-world prison-to-community impact. The work builds on prior pilot testing and aims to scale the model in a high-need environment.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could lead to more people getting tested and linked to care, reducing HIV transmission in communities connected to prisons.
How similar studies have gone: Prior pilots showed promise; this study tests the model in a larger, real-world prison setting to confirm effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
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University of Illinois at Chicago
Chicago, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Culbert, Gabriel John — University of Illinois at Chicago
- Study coordinator: Culbert, Gabriel John
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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.