Using video logs to improve access to HIV prevention for Black women in Texas
Official title: Leveraging video logs as a bridge to pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) with tailored messaging to Black women and their healthcare providers in Texas
Funded at University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston · NIH-10915265 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to help more Black women in Texas feel comfortable using a medication called PrEP to prevent HIV by sharing helpful videos that address their concerns and connect them with healthcare providers.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Houston, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $283,625 |
| NIH project number | 1R34MH136826-01 |
| Project ID | NIH-10915265 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are cisgender Black women in Texas who are at risk for HIV and eligible for PrEP.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not at risk for HIV or who do not identify as cisgender Black women may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance the use of pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) among cisgender Black women (CBW) in Texas by utilizing a video-log series that communicates tailored messages. The project focuses on addressing barriers such as medical mistrust and stigma that hinder PrEP uptake. By collaborating with community health centers and leveraging social media, the study seeks to foster connections between CBW and healthcare providers, ultimately increasing both the willingness to initiate PrEP and the willingness of providers to prescribe it. The intervention is designed to create a supportive environment that encourages open communication about HIV prevention.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of Black women using PrEP, thereby reducing their risk of contracting HIV.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown that targeted health communication strategies can effectively increase PrEP uptake among underserved populations, suggesting potential success for this approach.
Where this research is happening
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University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
Houston, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Hill, Mandy J — University of Texas Hlth Sci Ctr Houston
- Study coordinator: Hill, Mandy J
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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.