Understanding HIV messaging and trust among Black, Latino/a/e/x, and Multiracial sexual and gender minorities
Official title: HIV risk messaging and medical mistrust in the era of Undetectable=Untransmittable: Psychosocial and Behavioral Implications among Black, Latino/a/e/x, and Multiracial Sexual and Gender Minorities
Funded at George Washington University · NIH-11085454 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how messages about HIV transmission, like "Undetectable=Untransmittable," affect the beliefs and actions of Black, Latino/a/e/x, and Multiracial sexual and gender minorities, with the aim of making it easier for these communities to understand HIV and access health resources.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | George Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Washington, United States) |
| Project start | January 7, 2025 |
| Project end | March 19, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MH139392-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-11085454 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black, Latino/a/e/x, and Multiracial sexual and gender minorities who are at risk for or living with HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not identify as part of the Black, Latino/a/e/x, or Multiracial sexual and gender minority communities may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how messaging about HIV transmission risk, particularly the concepts of Undetectable=Untransmittable (U=U) and Almost U=Almost U (aU=aU), affects the beliefs and behaviors of Black, Latino/a/e/x, and Multiracial sexual and gender minorities. It aims to identify barriers to understanding these messages and how medical mistrust influences perceptions of HIV risk. By conducting a cross-sectional survey, the study will gather data on the psychosocial and behavioral implications of these messaging strategies. The goal is to improve communication about HIV and enhance access to health resources for these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective HIV risk messaging that reduces stigma and improves health outcomes for marginalized communities.
How similar studies have gone: While there has been research on HIV messaging, the specific focus on the aU=aU concept and its implications for medical mistrust is novel and has not been extensively studied.
Where this research is happening
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George Washington University
Washington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kalwicz, David — George Washington University
- Study coordinator: Kalwicz, David
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.