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
Award Amount
$104,921.00
Ceiling
$104,921.00
Awarded
July 06, 2026
Identifier
5R01MH135769-03
A NIH-funded randomized controlled trial led by the University of Alabama at Birmingham to assess peer-led, community-based PrEP delivery among youth in Brazil, focusing on uptake, adherence, and persistence.
Description
This project aims to evaluate the impact of peer-led, community-based PrEP delivery among youth, with a focus on increasing PrEP uptake, adherence, and persistence. The study involves qualitative and quantitative analyses, including a randomized controlled trial with 1400 youth, and qualitative interviews guided by the Consolidated Framework for Implementation Research. The project is funded by the NIH and is associated with the University of Alabama at Birmingham.