The impact of alcohol and drug use on HIV treatment outcomes in women.
Official title: Alcohol Outlet Density, HIV Treatment Outcomes, and Polysubstance Use among Women: A Mixed-Methods Approach
Funded at Boston University Medical Campus · NIH-11006421 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how the number of places to buy alcohol in neighborhoods impacts the health and treatment of women living with HIV, especially regarding their drinking and use of other substances, to help find better ways to support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Boston University Medical Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $49,386 |
| NIH project number | 1R36DA061663-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11006421 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women over 21 years old who are living with HIV and may be experiencing issues related to alcohol or polysubstance use.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not women or those who do not have HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how the density of alcohol outlets in neighborhoods affects treatment outcomes for women living with HIV, particularly focusing on their alcohol and polysubstance use. By employing a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather both quantitative data on alcohol consumption patterns and qualitative insights from women about their experiences. The goal is to understand the relationship between neighborhood factors and health outcomes, which could lead to targeted interventions to improve care for women with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved treatment adherence and health outcomes for women living with HIV by addressing the impact of alcohol and substance use.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing substance use in HIV care can lead to improved health outcomes, indicating that this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
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Boston University Medical Campus
Boston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yeh, Jih-Cheng — Boston University Medical Campus
- Study coordinator: Yeh, Jih-Cheng
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.