Understanding and addressing medical mistrust in Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men for HIV prevention
Exploring and Intervening on Multilevel Factors of Medical Mistrust among Hispanic/Latino Gay, Bisexual and Other Men Who Have Sex with Men (HLMSM) for HIV Prevention in a Priority Jurisdiction
This study is looking at why some Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men in Mecklenburg County feel unsure about trusting healthcare, especially when it comes to getting help to prevent HIV, and it aims to find better ways to support them in accessing important services like testing and medication.
Quick facts
| Grant type | U01 cooperative agreement |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Wake Forest University Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Winston-Salem, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10910455 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men (HLMSM) who are at a higher risk for HIV due to medical mistrust. The study aims to explore the reasons behind this mistrust and develop effective interventions to improve access to HIV prevention services, such as testing and PrEP. By using a mixed-methods approach, the research will gather both qualitative and quantitative data to inform the creation of culturally relevant and bilingual interventions. The goal is to enhance the use of necessary HIV prevention and care services among this community in Mecklenburg County, NC.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are Hispanic/Latino gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men, particularly those who may experience medical mistrust.
Not a fit: Patients who do not identify as Hispanic/Latino or do not belong to the gay or bisexual male community may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to increased HIV prevention and care among Hispanic/Latino gay and bisexual men by addressing the root causes of medical mistrust.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing cultural and community-specific factors can successfully improve health outcomes in marginalized populations, suggesting potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
Winston-Salem, United States
- Wake Forest University Health Sciences — Winston-Salem, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Rhodes, Scott D — Wake Forest University Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Rhodes, Scott D
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.