Helping families affected by HIV in Kenya
Strengthening Families Living with HIV in Kenya
This study is all about helping families in Kenya who are living with HIV by providing support for their everyday challenges, like food insecurity and mental health, so they can stay healthy and keep their kids from having to leave home.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Texas Med Br Galveston NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Galveston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10909262 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on empowering families living with HIV in Kenya by addressing the social, economic, and psychological challenges they face. It adapts an existing intervention called Kuja Pamoja, which aims to prevent street migration of children and support their reintegration into communities. The project utilizes a group-savings model to build social capital, which is then used to tackle issues such as food insecurity, family violence, and mental health challenges. By improving these factors, the research seeks to enhance adherence to HIV treatment and overall family well-being.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research include families living with HIV in rural Kenya, particularly those facing economic hardships and social exclusion.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who do not reside in the targeted communities in Kenya may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the quality of life for families living with HIV by addressing their broader social and economic needs.
How similar studies have performed: Similar approaches have shown promise in addressing social determinants of health in other populations, indicating potential for success in this novel application.
Where this research is happening
Galveston, United States
- University of Texas Med Br Galveston — Galveston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Goodman, Michael — University of Texas Med Br Galveston
- Study coordinator: Goodman, Michael
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.