Trauma- and violence-informed care for Black women: adapting and testing a clinic-based approach
Official title: Assessment of Survivor and Provider Perception of Trauma and Violence Informed Care Among Black Women (ASAP-TVIC in Black Women)
Funded at Meharry Medical College · NIH-11382217 · Data updated 2026-11-12
Aimed at improving health care for Black women, this project adapts and tests a trauma-informed care program at clinics in Tennessee to better support survivors of intimate partner violence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Meharry Medical College NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project start | September 30, 1997 |
| Project end | May 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $252,219 |
| NIH project number | 5U54MD007586-40 |
| Project ID | NIH-11382217 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Black women in Central Tennessee who access participating clinics and have lived experience with IPV or trauma-related care needs.
✕Less likely to help
Individuals not experiencing IPV or trauma-related care needs or not receiving care at participating sites may not directly benefit.
What this research studies
Black women face higher rates of intimate partner violence and related deaths, and this project adapts an existing trauma-informed care program to fit their needs in Central Tennessee. It will implement the intervention in clinic settings and rigorously evaluate its impact on care experiences and outcomes. The work leverages Meharry Medical College’s resources and prior HIV-focused trauma-informed care evidence to tailor TVIC for Black women’s health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, patients could receive more supportive, stigma-free care for IPV and related health needs, potentially reducing harm and improving health outcomes.
How similar studies have gone: Previous TVIC approaches have shown promise in other health settings, but this project focuses on a targeted adaptation for Black women with IPV concerns.
Where this research is happening
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Meharry Medical College
Nashville, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Sanderson, Maureen — Meharry Medical College
- Study coordinator: Sanderson, Maureen
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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.