Helping grandmothers in Uganda improve their health and economic situation while caring for grandchildren
Official title: Development and Testing of BAJJAJJA: An Intervention to Promote Economic Empowerment and Health of Grandmothers who Provide Primary Care for Grandchildren in Uganda
Funded at University of Utah · NIH-11052906 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping grandmothers in Uganda who take care of their grandchildren by providing them with support and resources to improve their health and financial well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Utah NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Salt Lake City, United States) |
| Project start | September 26, 2024 |
| Project end | August 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $193,672 |
| NIH project number | 1K01TW012427-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11052906 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are grandmothers in Uganda who are primary caregivers for their grandchildren, particularly those affected by health issues such as HIV/AIDS.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not grandmothers or who do not have caregiving responsibilities for grandchildren may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing and testing an intervention aimed at supporting grandmothers who are primary caregivers for their grandchildren in Uganda. The project will implement culturally appropriate behavioral strategies to enhance the health and economic empowerment of these caregivers. By utilizing a combination of behavioral clinical trial methodologies and community engagement, the research aims to address the unique challenges faced by grandmother-caregivers, particularly in the context of health disparities related to aging and caregiving. Participants will receive support and resources tailored to their specific needs, fostering better health outcomes and improved quality of life.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance the health and economic stability of grandmothers caring for grandchildren in Uganda.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing behavioral interventions for caregivers in similar contexts, indicating a promising approach for this study.
Where this research is happening
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University of Utah
Salt Lake City, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Matovu, Schola — University of Utah
- Study coordinator: Matovu, Schola
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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.