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COVID-19 Administrative Supplement to K01: Adapting, Pilot Testing a Behavioral Intervention to Incorporate Advances in HIV Prevention for Black Young MSM in Alabama

Award Number: K01MH116737
ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH
OPDIV: NIH
AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY
AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

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PROJECT SUMMARY The overall goal of this 5-year Mentored Research Scientist Development K01-Award is to support Henna Budhwani, PhD, MPH become an independent investigator in the field of HIV prevention. The proposed project seeks to address the HIV crisis in Alabama, where rates of undiagnosed HIV in black young men who have sex with men (YMSM, 18-29 years) exceed 20%. This project will adapt and test a behavioral intervention to promote HIV rapid testing in the community, deliver culturally appropriate prevention education, offer sociostructural supports, and refer eligible participants for pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP). Four training objectives are proposed that are in lockstep with three specific aims. Objective 1 includes an intensive training and mentoring plan in social theory including theories of intersectionality and emerging masculinities. Objective 2 includes in- depth training on qualitative research methods including how to conduct focus groups, in-depth interviews, and qualitative data analysis. Aim 1, which will be conducted after Objective 2, is to elucidate experiences, beliefs, and predictors related to delivery and utilization of HIV testing and prevention services by black YMSM using qualitative research methods, namely in-depth interviews with HIV outreach staff, focus groups with black YMSM, and in-depth interviews with members of key sub-groups (e.g. transgender women) to inform the adaptation of the Brothers Saving Brothers (BSB) intervention. Objective 3 includes didactic and hands-on training on how to scientifically adapt HIV behavioral interventions using validated frameworks, such as intervention mapping. Aim 2 is to adapt the BSB intervention to include two HIV prevention tools (rapid testing and PrEP), to address structural barriers, and to be acceptable to black YMSM in Alabama. Objective 4 includes comprehensive training and mentoring in the field of implementation science. Aim 3, which concludes the proposed research study and K01 project, is to conduct a hybrid type 1 effectiveness-implementation pilot study of the adapted intervention in which the candidate will a) assess acceptability and feasibility of adapted BSB (aBSB); b) preliminarily estimate effects on HIV prevention outcomes; and c) collect data on real-world implementation. These aims will be accomplished by collaborating with two community-based organizations that are well-respected for their HIV prevention work in study communities. This rigorous project includes intensive training at the candidate's home university, the University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) and from other prominent institutions that offer very specific training not found at UAB; engagement within the Adolescent Medicine Trials Network for HIV/AIDS Interventions (ATN); comprehensive mentoring from senior HIV researchers with expertise in minority, youth, and MSM health; and a thoughtful research strategy that addresses significant threats, high rates of undiagnosed HIV and insufficient engagement with HIV prevention services, including PrEP, in black YMSM in Alabama. The combination of the proposed mentoring and training with study findings will culminate in the candidate's attainment of independence and development of a full-scale, implementation science R01 proposal to test aBSB.


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: 2023 ( Subtotal = $201,013 )
2023	2023	FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY	874 TRADITIONS WAY	TALLAHASSEE	FL	32306	LEON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	006	6	8/9/2023	SUPPLEMENT FOR EXPANSION	$49,814
2023	2023	FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY	874 TRADITIONS WAY	TALLAHASSEE	FL	32306	LEON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	002	6	4/18/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$151,199
2023	2022	FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY	874 TRADITIONS WAY	TALLAHASSEE	FL	32306	LEON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	005	5	6/26/2023	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$88,059
2023	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	004	4	6/26/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$40,313
2023	2022	FLORIDA STATE UNIVERSITY	874 TRADITIONS WAY	TALLAHASSEE	FL	32306	LEON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	001	5	1/9/2023	CHANGE OF GRANTEE / TRAINING INSTITUTION / AWARDING INSTITUTION	$119,269
2023	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	4	1/9/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$119,269
2023	2021	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH STREET	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	003	3	6/26/2023	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	-$47,746
														Subtotal = $201,013

Issue Date FY: 2022 ( Subtotal = $159,582 )
2022	2022	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	4	4/20/2022	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$159,582
														Subtotal = $159,582

Issue Date FY: 2021 ( Subtotal = $179,278 )
2021	2021	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	3	4/14/2021	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$179,278
														Subtotal = $179,278

Issue Date FY: 2020 ( Subtotal = $179,355 )
2020	2020	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	2	3/27/2020	NON-COMPETING CONTINUATION	$179,355
														Subtotal = $179,355

Issue Date FY: 2019 ( Subtotal = $179,346 )
2019	2019	UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA AT BIRMINGHAM	701 S 20TH ST	BIRMINGHAM	AL	35294	JEFFERSON	USA	Mental Health Research Grants	000	1	5/8/2019	NEW	$179,346
														Subtotal = $179,346

Grand Total All Awards = $898,574

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COVID-19 Administrative Supplement to K01: Adapting, Pilot Testing a Behavioral Intervention to Incorporate Advances in HIV Prevention for Black Young MSM in Alabama

Award Number: K01MH116737

ORGANIZATION: NATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MENTAL HEALTH

OPDIV: NIH

AWARD CLASS: DISCRETIONARY

AWARD ACTIVITY TYPE: TRAINING/TRAINEESHIP

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