Exploring how schools can help adolescents with HIV manage their treatment.
Official title: Understanding the role of schools in supporting HIV treatment outcomes among HIV infected adolescents
Funded at Kenyatta National Hospital · NIH-10896083 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how schools can better support teenagers living with HIV to help them stick to their treatment and stay healthy, and it aims to create helpful programs that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kenyatta National Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nairobi, Kenya) |
| Project start | August 17, 2020 |
| Project end | July 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $122,601 |
| NIH project number | 5K43TW011422-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10896083 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12-20 years who are living with HIV and are enrolled in school.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not in school or who are outside the adolescent age range may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the role of schools in supporting adolescents living with HIV to improve their treatment outcomes. It employs a human-centered design approach, utilizing mixed methods to understand the school environment's impact on medication adherence and overall health. The project aims to develop a school-based intervention tailored to the needs of these adolescents, ensuring they receive the necessary support to manage their condition effectively. By collaborating with policymakers and leveraging a multidisciplinary team, the research seeks to create practical solutions that can be implemented in real-world settings.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for adolescents living with HIV by enhancing their access to support within the school environment.
How similar studies have gone: Similar research has shown promise in leveraging educational environments to improve health outcomes, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Njuguna, Irene Nyambura — Kenyatta National Hospital
- Study coordinator: Njuguna, Irene Nyambura
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.