Award
NIH Reporter #3R01MH135769-03S2
Determining the impact of peer-led, community-based PrEP delivery among youth in Brazil: A randomized controlled trial
Recipient
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Award Amount
$248,765.00
Ceiling
$248,765.00
Awarded
August 19, 2026
Identifier
3R01MH135769-03S2
This award funds a randomized controlled trial to assess the effectiveness of peer-led, community-based PrEP delivery among youth in Brazil, aiming to improve HIV prevention by increasing PrEP uptake and adherence through peer support.
Description
The project aims to evaluate the impact of peer-led, community-based PrEP delivery among youth in Brazil through a randomized controlled trial. The study will compare PrEP uptake, adherence, and persistence between youth receiving peer-led services in community venues and those receiving standard care at health facilities. The research will generate empirical data on the role of peer lay workers in increasing and sustaining PrEP use among youth, addressing a critical gap in HIV prevention strategies.