Understanding the impact of trauma on Latino immigrant men living with HIV
Official title: Engagement in Care and Emotional Support in the Context of Interpersonal Trauma among Latino Immigrant Men with HIV: A Mixed-Methods Investigation
Funded at Johns Hopkins University · NIH-10936511 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how past trauma impacts Latino immigrant men living with HIV and how it affects their ability to get healthcare, aiming to understand their emotional struggles and the support they need to improve their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Johns Hopkins University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Baltimore, United States) |
| Project start | July 15, 2023 |
| Project end | May 14, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $48,974 |
| NIH project number | 5F31NR020865-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10936511 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Latino immigrant men who are living with HIV and have experienced interpersonal trauma.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Latino immigrant men or those who do not have HIV may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates how interpersonal trauma affects Latino immigrant men living with HIV and their ability to engage in healthcare. It aims to explore the emotional and psychological challenges these men face, particularly in relation to their experiences of trauma and the support systems available to them. By using a mixed-methods approach, the study will gather both qualitative and quantitative data to better understand the barriers to care and the resources that can help improve their health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved healthcare engagement and emotional support for Latino immigrant men living with HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that addressing trauma and emotional support can significantly improve health outcomes for marginalized populations, suggesting that this approach may be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Smith, Owen Woodfield — Johns Hopkins University
- Study coordinator: Smith, Owen Woodfield
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.