Understanding what influences condom use among Black adolescents
Official title: Identifying Predictors of Condom Use
Funded at North Carolina State University Raleigh · NIH-10938303 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at what influences Black teens to use condoms, since they are at a greater risk for HIV and other infections, and it aims to find ways to help them make safer choices about sex.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | North Carolina State University Raleigh NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Raleigh, United States) |
| Project start | January 1, 2024 |
| Project end | December 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $41,469 |
| NIH project number | 5F31HD114366-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10938303 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are Black adolescents who are sexually active or in the process of navigating romantic relationships.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not Black adolescents or those who are not sexually active may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the factors that affect condom use among Black adolescents, who are at a higher risk for HIV and other sexually transmitted infections. It aims to identify both individual and structural influences on their decision to use condoms, recognizing that previous studies have primarily focused on individual attributes. By employing meta-analytic methods, the research will systematically review existing literature to better understand these predictors. The goal is to provide insights that can inform effective interventions to promote safer sexual practices among this demographic.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved strategies for increasing condom use among Black adolescents, ultimately reducing the rates of HIV and STIs in this population.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown varying success in understanding predictors of condom use, but this study aims to fill gaps by focusing on structural and contextual factors, making it a novel approach.
Where this research is happening
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North Carolina State University Raleigh
Raleigh, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mccrimmon, Jordyn — North Carolina State University Raleigh
- Study coordinator: Mccrimmon, Jordyn
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.