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Perceptions of Multipurpose Prevention Technologies Aimed at HIV/STI/unintended pregnancy among African-American Women in the Deep South

Award Number: F31HD104355
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 11/01/2020
PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 10/31/2024

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Perceptions of Multipurpose Prevention Technologies Aimed at HIV/STI/unintended pregnancy among African-American Women in the Deep South - PROJECT SUMMARY The purpose of this NIH F31- Diversity application is to obtain support for the PI, Kristina Tymes-Wilbekin, for mentored research and career development activities within her MD/PhD training that will enhance her potential to become a successful physician scientist. The project goal is to develop skills in infectious disease epidemiology and reproductive health that will allow the PI to study behavioral and socio-cultural factors that influence women’s experiences and decisions related to sexual health outcomes using mixed method study applications. The primary objective of the research proposal is to investigate potential relationships between vaginal hygiene, sexual behaviors and uptake of ring-based multipurpose prevention technologies among women at increased risk of unintended pregnancy and acquisition/transmission of sexually transmitted infections or HIV infection. Currently new vaginal rings are being developed and tested as multipurpose prevention technologies that act as a hormonal contraceptive and can prevent/treat sexually transmitted infections or HIV infection. This project is specifically focused on understanding these factors in the context of intravaginal ring delivery, due to a demonstration that a continuous contraceptive vaginal ring (CVR) regimen has potential noncontraceptive and pharmacological benefits that can increase women’s adherence. This project seeks to quantitatively characterize perception of menstrual suppression among Kenyan women pre- and post-CVR use (Aim 1), and then utilize the findings for development and application of a tool to assess similar perceptions in African-American women in the Southeastern U.S. (Aims 2A and 2B). The long-term objective of our research is to better understand women’s experience with CVRs in order to inform multipurpose prevention technology development and improve sexual health options among high-risk populations. The proposed training plan for the PI is sponsored by her project co-mentors, Dr. Jeanne Marrazzo and Dr. Sadeep Shrestha. Included within the training plan are objectives to help develop the PI in three major areas: (1) rigorous research in the STI/HIV, contraception, and multipurpose prevention technology fields, including familiarity with the existing literature, critically evaluating published studies, principles of scientific integrity and responsible conduct of research, and methods or rigor and reproducibility; and (2) infectious disease epidemiology, including methodology, study design, and biostatistical analysis; and (3) career and professional development, inclusive of communication through presentations, journal article review, learning skills in grant writing, and translation of research findings for clinical applications. The overall goal of this training plan is to give the PI a foundation for a successful progression as a physician scientist and furthering the PI’s ultimate career goal of working with a collaborative team that bridges the gap between epidemiological research and improvement in women’s reproductive and sexual health outcomes.


Issue Date FY	Funding FY	Legal Entity Name	Legal Entity Address	Legal Entity City	Legal Entity State	Legal Entity Zip Code	Legal Entity COUNTY	Legal Entity COUNTRY	Assistance Listing	Award Code	Budget Year	Action Date	Action Type	Action Amount

Issue Date FY: 2025 ( Subtotal = -$23,124 )
2025	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	4	9/24/2025	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$23,124
														Subtotal = -$23,124

Issue Date FY: 2024 ( Subtotal = $51,974 )
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	4	5/15/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$1,780
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	4	2/22/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$0
2024	2024	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	4	1/26/2024	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$50,194
														Subtotal = $51,974

Issue Date FY: 2023 ( Subtotal = $47,694 )
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	3	2/10/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$350
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	3	11/11/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$46,552
2023	2023	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	3	2/7/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$792
														Subtotal = $47,694

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $39,818 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	002	2	7/11/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$1
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	2	12/3/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$39,302
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	2	4/25/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$517
														Subtotal = $39,818

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $0 )
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	11/23/2020	NEW	$0
2021	2020	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	001	1	11/23/2020	NEW	$0
														Subtotal = $0

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $38,786 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Child Health and Human Development Extramural Research	000	1	9/25/2020	NEW	$38,786
														Subtotal = $38,786

Grand Total All Awards = $155,148

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Perceptions of Multipurpose Prevention Technologies Aimed at HIV/STI/unintended pregnancy among African-American Women in the Deep South

Award Number: F31HD104355

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF CHILD HEALTH AND HUMAN DEVELOPMENT

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: FELLOWSHIP/SCHOLARSHIP/STUDENT LOANS

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE START DATE: 11/01/2020

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE END DATE: 10/31/2024

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