Understanding how violence affects HIV care for women
Official title: Social and structural violence and HIV care continuum outcomes: Developing a trauma-informed HIV care intervention among WLWH
Funded at University of British Columbia · NIH-10976423 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how experiences of gender-based violence affect the health and HIV care of cisgender and transgender women living with HIV, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, and aims to create supportive programs to help these women get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of British Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Vancouver, Canada) |
| Project start | January 15, 2021 |
| Project end | March 20, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $401,871 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH123349-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10976423 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cisgender and transgender women living with HIV who have experienced gender-based violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not women or who do not have HIV may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the effects of gender-based violence on the HIV care continuum for cisgender and transgender women living with HIV. It employs innovative social epidemiological methods to explore how trauma and violence impact health outcomes and adherence to HIV care. The study aims to develop trauma-informed interventions that address these challenges, particularly in the context of increased violence during the COVID-19 pandemic. By identifying key components of effective HIV care models, the research seeks to improve health outcomes for affected women.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV care and health outcomes for women affected by violence.
How similar studies have gone: Other research has shown success in applying trauma-informed care approaches in various health contexts, suggesting potential for positive outcomes in this area as well.
Where this research is happening
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University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Shannon, Kate — University of British Columbia
- Study coordinator: Shannon, Kate
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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.