Understanding how social factors affect health outcomes for people living with HIV
Leveraging data to identify opportunities to address insecure care connections and poor health outcomes among people living with HIV
This study looks at how things like where you live and your financial situation affect the health of people with HIV in Marion County, Indiana, to find ways to help them get better care and improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Indiana University Indianapolis NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Indianapolis, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10802391 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the connections between social factors and health outcomes for individuals living with HIV. By analyzing a combination of clinical and non-clinical data, including socioeconomic and neighborhood characteristics, the study aims to identify barriers to care and opportunities for intervention. The research focuses on over 10,000 individuals in Marion County, Indiana, examining how factors like housing insecurity and insurance coverage impact their access to care. The goal is to improve continuity of care and health outcomes for people living with HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV, particularly those experiencing insecure connections to healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those with stable and secure access to healthcare may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and more effective care strategies for individuals living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can significantly improve health outcomes for vulnerable populations, indicating a promising approach in this study.
Where this research is happening
Indianapolis, United States
- Indiana University Indianapolis — Indianapolis, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wiehe, Sarah Elizabeth — Indiana University Indianapolis
- Study coordinator: Wiehe, Sarah Elizabeth
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.