Engaging teachers and students to prevent HIV risk and intimate partner violence in adolescents
Schools Championing Safe South Africa: An Intervention Engaging Teachers and Students in Adolescent Prevention of HIV risk and Intimate Partner Violence
This study is all about helping boys aged 12-20 learn how to stay safe from HIV and avoid unhealthy relationships by using the support of their teachers and friends in school.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brown University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Providence, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10656232 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing an integrated intervention aimed at preventing HIV risk behaviors and intimate partner violence (IPV) among adolescent boys. It leverages the influence of teachers and peers within educational settings to promote healthy behaviors and community norms. The intervention is designed to be age-appropriate and tailored to the unique developmental needs of boys aged 12-20, utilizing the consistent presence of educators as role models and motivators for positive change. By fostering a supportive school environment, the project aims to empower adolescents to adopt protective behaviors against HIV and IPV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent boys aged 12-20 living in Sub-Saharan Africa, particularly those at risk for HIV and IPV.
Not a fit: Patients who are not within the adolescent age range or who do not reside in the targeted geographic area may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of HIV and intimate partner violence among adolescent boys in South Africa.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in using school-based interventions to address adolescent health issues, indicating that this approach has potential for effectiveness.
Where this research is happening
Providence, United States
- Brown University — Providence, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Harrison, Abigail D. — Brown University
- Study coordinator: Harrison, Abigail D.
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.