Reducing pharmacists' racial bias to improve HIV prevention for people of color
Official title: The Impact of an Intervention to Reduce Pharmacists' Racial Bias Towards People of Color at Risk of HIV
Funded at Massachusetts General Hospital · NIH-11009359 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at ways to help pharmacists be more aware of and reduce racial bias so that people of color can get better access to PrEP, a medication that helps prevent HIV, making sure everyone gets the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Massachusetts General Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,903 |
| NIH project number | 1K01MH135745-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009359 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals of color who are at risk of HIV and seeking pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP).
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk of HIV or those who do not seek PrEP services may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how to reduce racial bias among pharmacists to improve access to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for people of color at risk of HIV. It focuses on the role of community pharmacies, where pharmacists can build trust and provide essential care. The project aims to implement training and interventions that address implicit bias, ensuring that all patients receive equitable care. By enhancing the effectiveness of pharmacist-led PrEP programs, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for marginalized communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased access to HIV prevention methods for people of color, ultimately reducing HIV infection rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing implicit bias in healthcare can improve patient outcomes, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Massachusetts General Hospital
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Saeed, Abubaker — Massachusetts General Hospital
- Study coordinator: Saeed, Abubaker
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.