Promoting HIV prevention among African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men
Peer-driven intervention promoting pre-exposure prophylaxis uptake among African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men
This study is all about helping African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men get better access to a medication called PrEP that can help prevent HIV, by using their social networks to understand and overcome any challenges they face.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Miriam Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10686196 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on increasing the uptake of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men, who are at a higher risk for HIV. The study employs a peer-driven intervention approach, utilizing social networks to engage these communities effectively. By leveraging qualitative interviews and respondent-driven sampling, the research aims to understand barriers to PrEP access and develop culturally appropriate strategies to enhance awareness and usage. The project is conducted by a team of experts in infectious disease epidemiology and public health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American and Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men and are at risk for HIV.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or Hispanic/Latino men who have sex with men may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase PrEP uptake, thereby reducing the incidence of HIV in high-risk populations.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that peer-driven interventions can effectively engage hard-to-reach populations in HIV prevention efforts.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Miriam Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Tao, Jun — Miriam Hospital
- Study coordinator: Tao, Jun
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.