Award
NIH Reporter #5R01MH135769-03
Determining the impact of peer-led, community-based PrEP delivery among youth in Brazil: A randomized controlled trial
Recipient
University of Alabama at Birmingham, Birmingham, AL, United States
Award Amount
$104,921.00
Ceiling
$104,921.00
Awarded
July 06, 2026
Identifier
5R01MH135769-03
A randomized controlled trial to assess whether peer-led community-based delivery of PrEP increases uptake and adherence among youth in Brazil, addressing HIV prevention gaps.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the impact of peer-led, community-based PrEP delivery among youth in Brazil through a randomized controlled trial, involving qualitative and quantitative analyses, to determine if peer lay workers can effectively increase PrEP uptake, adherence, and persistence among youth, thereby addressing a critical gap in HIV prevention strategies.