Understanding racial and ethnic differences in HIV care in the Southern US
Official title: Patterns and predictors of racial/ethnic disparities in HIV care continuum in the South
Funded at University of South Carolina at Columbia · NIH-10618007 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how people with HIV, especially from minority backgrounds in the Southern U.S., can get better care and support from diagnosis to managing their health, focusing on the social factors that might make it harder for them to get the help they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R21 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of South Carolina at Columbia NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Columbia, United States) |
| Project start | September 13, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $398,744 |
| NIH project number | 1R21NR021079-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10618007 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include individuals living with HIV, particularly from racial and ethnic minority backgrounds in the Southern US.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those outside the Southern US geographic area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the HIV care continuum, which tracks the journey of individuals living with HIV from diagnosis to achieving viral suppression. It focuses on identifying the patterns and predictors of racial and ethnic disparities in HIV care among minority populations in the Southern United States. By examining social factors that contribute to these disparities, the research aims to develop strategies that address not only medical needs but also the social determinants of health that affect patient outcomes. The study will utilize data sources to quantify these disparities and inform interventions aimed at improving health equity.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV care and health outcomes for racial and ethnic minority populations.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing social determinants of health can effectively reduce health disparities, indicating potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of South Carolina at Columbia
Columbia, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Yang, Xueying — University of South Carolina at Columbia
- Study coordinator: Yang, Xueying
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.