Using urban gardening and peer counseling to improve HIV care for food-insecure individuals in the Dominican Republic
Promesa: Urban gardening and peer nutritional counseling to improve HIV care outcomes among people with food insecurity in the Dominican Republic
This study is looking at how growing your own food and getting support from friends can help people with HIV in the Dominican Republic who struggle to get enough to eat, and it will last for 18 months to see how well these activities improve their health and treatment success.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Massachusetts Amherst NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Hadley, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11042772 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how urban gardening and peer nutritional counseling can help improve health outcomes for people living with HIV who face food insecurity in the Dominican Republic. The study will implement a cluster randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of these interventions over 18 months. Participants will engage in gardening activities and receive nutritional support from peers, aiming to enhance their food security and adherence to HIV treatment. The research will also explore the factors that influence the success of these interventions.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV in the Dominican Republic who are experiencing food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not face food insecurity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve HIV treatment outcomes and overall health for individuals facing food insecurity.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results for similar interventions, indicating potential for success in this larger trial.
Where this research is happening
Hadley, United States
- University of Massachusetts Amherst — Hadley, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Derose, Kathryn Pitkin — University of Massachusetts Amherst
- Study coordinator: Derose, Kathryn Pitkin
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.