Understanding how HIV and STI prevention connects with risky behaviors in young people.
Official title: Linkages between HIV/STI prevention and syndemic behaviors in high risk youth: Common factors and unique pathways
Funded at University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt · NIH-10836075 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how different support methods can help young people aged 13-24, especially those from underrepresented backgrounds, make safer choices to prevent HIV and STIs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Farmington, United States) |
| Project start | September 5, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $749,228 |
| NIH project number | 1R01HL167647-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10836075 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are youth aged 13-24 who are at high risk for HIV and STIs, particularly those from marginalized communities.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not within the age range of 13-24 or who do not identify as part of the high-risk groups may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between HIV and STI prevention efforts and the behaviors that put young people at risk. It focuses on youth aged 13-24, particularly those from underrepresented groups, including young people of color and sexual and gender minorities. The study employs various intervention strategies, such as motivational interviewing and mindfulness techniques, to assess their effectiveness in reducing health risks. Participants will be followed over time to evaluate the long-term impact of these interventions on their health behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to more effective prevention strategies for HIV and STIs among high-risk youth.
How similar studies have gone: Previous studies have shown that targeted interventions can improve health outcomes in youth, although the effectiveness of different approaches has varied.
Where this research is happening
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University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
Farmington, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Feldstein Ewing, Sarah W. — University of Connecticut Sch of Med/dnt
- Study coordinator: Feldstein Ewing, Sarah W.
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.