Understanding how food insecurity affects health in people with HIV
Exploring the consequences of food insecurity and harnessing the power of peer navigation and mHealth to reduce food insecurity and cardiometabolic comorbidities among persons with HIV
This study is looking at how not having enough food affects the health of people living with HIV, especially in relation to heart and diabetes issues, and it will also test a helpful program to improve food access for those in need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| 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-10893623 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of food insecurity on the health of individuals living with HIV, particularly focusing on the development of cardiometabolic diseases such as diabetes. The study will collect data from patients at the Wake Forest Infectious Diseases Specialty Clinic over three years, comparing health outcomes between those who are food secure and those who are food insecure. Additionally, a bilingual intervention will be tested to help reduce food insecurity and its associated health risks among participants. By addressing both food access and health, the research aims to improve overall well-being for people with HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV who are experiencing food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are food secure and do not have HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for individuals with HIV who experience food insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has indicated that addressing food insecurity can lead to better health outcomes for vulnerable populations, suggesting potential success for 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.