SRLM+ helps HIV clinics reduce stigma to improve care
Official title: Testing the "Stigma Reduction Logic Model Plus" (SRLM+): A Structural Approach to Addressing HIV-related Stigma in Healthcare Settings
Funded at New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC · NIH-11409120 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A structured program helps HIV clinics identify and reduce stigma so people can access prevention and care more easily.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 24, 2026 |
| Project end | July 31, 2030 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $740,995 |
| NIH project number | 1R01AI207137-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11409120 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
People living with HIV or at risk for HIV who receive care in participating clinics and whose care could be improved by reduced stigma.
✕Less likely to help
In clinics that do not implement the changes or where stigma is not a barrier to care, direct benefits may be limited.
What this research studies
This project provides training and practical tools to clinics, enabling teams to analyze local stigma challenges, pick proven interventions, and plan their rollout with ongoing coaching. It uses a step-by-step logic model and implementation guidance to support sustainable changes in clinic practices. Patients and providers work together in a learning collaborative to tailor stigma-reduction actions to their setting. The aim is to remove barriers that keep people from accessing HIV prevention, testing, and treatment services.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could experience better access to care and fewer barriers due to stigma.
How similar studies have gone: Previous work shows that stigma reduction efforts in clinics can improve care engagement when supported by implementation strategies.
Where this research is happening
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New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Boccher-Lattimore, Daria M — New York State Psychiatric Institute Dba Research Foundation for Mental Hygiene, INC
- Study coordinator: Boccher-Lattimore, Daria M
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.