Creating a supportive healthcare model for young women affected by HIV in Zambia
Developing/Testing a Multi-level Interventions (SHIELD & IWC)
This study is working to create a friendly and supportive healthcare program for young girls and women in Zambia living with HIV, making it easier for them to access important services like testing and treatment while ensuring their privacy and comfort.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Research Triangle Institute NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Research Triangle Park, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10470312 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an integrated wellness care delivery model for adolescent girls and young women affected by HIV in Zambia. It aims to provide a range of youth-friendly services through antiretroviral therapy clinics while addressing challenges such as privacy loss and stigma. The project involves engaging community stakeholders, conducting formative research, and adapting behavioral intervention modules to better connect young women with regular healthcare services, including HIV testing and treatment adherence support.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include adolescent girls and young women aged 10 to 20 years who are either HIV negative or do not know their HIV status, as well as those who are HIV positive.
Not a fit: Patients who are outside the age range of 10 to 20 years or those who are not affected by HIV may not receive benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve access to healthcare and support for young women affected by HIV, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous initiatives targeting youth-friendly HIV services have shown promise, indicating that this approach could build on existing successes.
Where this research is happening
Research Triangle Park, United States
- Research Triangle Institute — Research Triangle Park, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nyblade, Laura — Research Triangle Institute
- Study coordinator: Nyblade, Laura
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.