A mental health program to help young people with HIV in Tanzania
SYV: A Mental Health Intervention to Improve HIV Outcomes in Tanzanian Youth
This study is testing a new mental health program called Sauti ya Vijana for young people aged 10 to 24 living with HIV in Tanzania, helping them cope with their feelings and stay on track with their health care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Duke University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Durham, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11012324 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a mental health intervention specifically for young people living with HIV in Tanzania, aged 10 to 24. The program, called Sauti ya Vijana (SYV), consists of group and individual sessions led by trained young adults who have successfully transitioned to adult care. It aims to address the unique mental health challenges faced by these individuals, using evidence-based approaches like Trauma Informed-Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Motivational Interviewing. By enhancing mental health support, the intervention seeks to improve adherence to HIV care and overall well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are young people aged 10 to 24 living with HIV in Tanzania.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 10 to 24 or those not living with HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes and HIV care adherence for young people living with HIV.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that mental health interventions can effectively improve health outcomes in similar populations, suggesting a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Durham, United States
- Duke University — Durham, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dow, Dorothy E. — Duke University
- Study coordinator: Dow, Dorothy E.
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.