Helping Ugandan adolescent girls and young women with HIV by reducing male partner alcohol use and violence risk.
Improving HIV Care Engagement Among Ugandan Adolescent Girls and Young Women Through Reductions in Male Partner Alcohol Use and Intimate Partner Violence Risk: The Kisoboka Mukwano Intervention
This study is looking to help young women with HIV in Uganda by working with their male partners to reduce drinking and improve their relationships, which can lead to better health and less violence.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Arizona State University-Tempe Campus NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Tempe, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10912824 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to improve the health and well-being of adolescent girls and young women living with HIV in Uganda by addressing the issues of male partner alcohol use and intimate partner violence. The study will develop and test a couples-based intervention designed to reduce heavy drinking among male partners, which is linked to increased violence and poor health outcomes for women. By focusing on improving medication adherence and care engagement, the intervention seeks to enhance the overall health of these young women and reduce the risk of HIV transmission. Participants will be involved in tailored counseling sessions that address both alcohol use and relationship dynamics.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls and young women living with HIV in Uganda who are experiencing issues related to male partner alcohol use and intimate partner violence.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not have male partners may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes for adolescent girls and young women living with HIV by enhancing their access to care and reducing violence in their relationships.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that couples-based interventions can effectively reduce alcohol use and improve health outcomes, indicating a promising approach for this population.
Where this research is happening
Tempe, United States
- Arizona State University-Tempe Campus — Tempe, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Nwabuzor-Ogbonnaya, Ijeoma — Arizona State University-Tempe Campus
- Study coordinator: Nwabuzor-Ogbonnaya, Ijeoma
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.