Reducing stigma around drug use to improve HIV services for affected communities
STRIDES (Strategies To Reduce Intersectional Drug usE Stigma): A mixed-methods, human-centered approach to address barriers to HIV services
This study is looking at how negative feelings about drug use can make it harder for African Americans in the Southern U.S. to get the HIV prevention and care they need, and it aims to find ways to help improve access to these important services.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10394383 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how stigma related to drug use affects African Americans' engagement with HIV prevention and care services in the Southern United States. By employing mixed methods, the project aims to understand the barriers caused by drug use stigma and develop targeted interventions to reduce these barriers. The goal is to create an evidence-based program that can be implemented in healthcare settings to improve access to HIV services for those impacted by drug use. The research will involve gathering qualitative and quantitative data to inform the development of effective stigma-reduction strategies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are African American individuals who use drugs and are engaged in or seeking HIV prevention and care services.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as African American or who do not use drugs may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to HIV services for African Americans who use drugs, ultimately reducing health disparities in this population.
How similar studies have performed: Previous interventions aimed at reducing HIV-related stigma in healthcare settings have shown positive outcomes, indicating that similar approaches may be effective in addressing drug use stigma.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Browne, Felicia Amira — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Browne, Felicia Amira
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.