The impact of alcohol use and intimate partner violence on HIV treatment adherence among men who have sex with men.
Alcohol Use, Intimate Partner Violence, and ART Adherence among Men Living with HIV who Have Sex with Men
This study is looking at how drinking alcohol and experiencing violence in relationships can affect how well men living with HIV stick to their treatment, and it aims to find ways to help them stay on track with their medication.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Rhode Island Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10683352 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how alcohol consumption and experiences of intimate partner violence affect adherence to antiretroviral therapy (ART) among men living with HIV who have sex with men. It aims to understand the complex interactions between these factors and how they contribute to nonadherence to treatment. By capturing real-time experiences of participants, the study seeks to identify modifiable risk factors that could inform targeted interventions to improve health outcomes. The research will utilize event-level data collection methods to gain insights into the temporal relationships between alcohol use, intimate partner violence, and ART adherence.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are men living with HIV who have sex with men and who also experience issues related to alcohol use and intimate partner violence.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as men who have sex with men or who do not have concerns related to alcohol use or intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for enhancing ART adherence among vulnerable populations, ultimately improving health outcomes for men living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: While there is existing literature on the individual effects of alcohol use and intimate partner violence on health outcomes, this research approach is novel as it aims to explore their interactive effects on ART adherence.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Rhode Island Hospital — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ramsey, Susan E — Rhode Island Hospital
- Study coordinator: Ramsey, Susan E
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.