Understanding how resilience affects HIV prevention among people who inject drugs in rural Ohio
Official title: Examining the mediating effect of resilience on intersectional stigma and HIV prevention among people who inject drugs in rural Appalachia Ohio
Funded at Ohio State University · NIH-10836658 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how people who inject drugs in rural Appalachia, Ohio, can build their strength and resilience to better handle the stigma around drug use and HIV, with the goal of helping them seek better health and reduce their risk of HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Ohio State University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbus, UNITED STATES) |
| Project start | September 30, 2023 |
| Project end | September 29, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $53,000 |
| NIH project number | 1R36DA060059-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10836658 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are individuals who inject drugs and reside in rural areas of Appalachia, particularly in counties identified as high-risk for HIV outbreaks.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not inject drugs or those living outside the targeted rural Appalachian counties may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of resilience on the ability of people who inject drugs (PWID) in rural Appalachia, Ohio, to navigate the stigma associated with drug use and HIV. It aims to understand how these individuals can build resilience to improve their health-seeking behaviors and reduce their risk of HIV. The study will involve assessing the experiences of PWID with stigma and their coping strategies, ultimately seeking to identify ways to enhance HIV prevention efforts in these communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV prevention strategies tailored for vulnerable populations, potentially reducing HIV transmission rates.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that building resilience can help at-risk populations overcome stigma and improve health outcomes, indicating a promising approach in this area.
Where this research is happening
-
Ohio State University
Columbus, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Endres-Dighe, Stacy M. — Ohio State University
- Study coordinator: Endres-Dighe, Stacy M.
Related research
Other NIH-funded projects on the same topics.
-
Improving HIV prevention and HCV care for people who inject drugs using telehealth
This study is looking to help people who inject drugs and are at risk for HIV and Hepatitis C by finding out what makes it hard or easy for them to get the care they need, especially in rural areas, and it will use telehealth to support them in accessing prevention and treatment options.
-
Making HIV prevention and care easier for Ugandan youth
A Ugandan study is testing ways to help adolescents and young adults (15–24) prevent HIV and stay healthy, using long-acting PrEP and youth-friendly services.
-
Innovative HIV Prevention and Care Interventions for Adolescents and Young Adults in Uganda
A Ugandan research team is testing practical, youth-focused strategies to help 15-24 year-olds using HIV prevention or treatment services stay healthy and engaged in care.
-
Adolescent girls in Uganda: a long-term look at how money empowerment and family support affect HIV prevention, care, and mental health
A long-term study in rural Uganda will test whether an intervention that combines economic empowerment and family strengthening can help HIV-negative and HIV-affected adolescent girls move safely into young adulthood.
-
Long-term HIV prevention and mental health support for adolescent girls and young women in Uganda
A long-term program in rural Uganda tests if combining economic support and family strengthening helps teenage girls stay HIV-free and improve mental health as they grow into young adults.
-
Cognitive SuperAging: Exploring why some octogenarians stay sharp in memory
This NIH grant studies why a small group of people aged 80+ keep memory skills as good as much younger people, hoping to understand how to protect memory as we age.
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.