Award
NIH Reporter #3R01TW012682-02S1
Developing and testing a digital health tool for INterseCtional stigma assessment and reduction at multiple Levels and mUltiple DimEnsions (INCLUDE) to improve HIV care in ART centers in Nepal
Recipient
University of California, San Francisco
Award Amount
$79,207.00
Ceiling
$79,207.00
Awarded
September 18, 2025
Identifier
3R01TW012682-02S1
This award funds the development and testing of a digital health tool named INCLUDE to assess and reduce intersectional stigma affecting HIV care in ART centers in Nepal, aiming to improve care engagement and outcomes.
Description
The project proposes to develop and pilot test a digital tool called INCLUDE, which assesses and reduces intersectional stigma at multiple levels and dimensions in ART centers in Nepal to improve HIV care. The study involves co-designing the tool with stakeholders, pre-piloting, assessing acceptability and feasibility, and conducting a pilot trial.