Helping young people with HIV in Zambia overcome stigma and improve their lives.
Official title: Kupambana: A Combined Microeconomic Strengthening and Stigma Reduction Intervention for Young People with HIV in Zambia
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11002879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is helping young people with HIV in Zambia by offering an 8-week program that boosts their financial skills and tackles the stigma they face, all to improve their mental health and support their HIV treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | September 1, 2024 |
| Project end | July 31, 2027 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $205,236 |
| NIH project number | 1R01TW012676-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11002879 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are young people aged 15-24 living with HIV in Zambia who are facing challenges related to stigma and poverty.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or those outside the age range of 15-24 may not receive benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on young people living with HIV in Zambia, aiming to address the dual challenges of HIV-related and poverty-related stigma. By implementing a combined intervention that includes economic strengthening and stigma reduction, the project seeks to enhance mental health and improve outcomes in HIV care. Participants will engage in an 8-week program designed to build their economic capabilities while also addressing the social stigmas they face. The goal is to create a supportive environment that encourages better adherence to HIV treatment and overall well-being.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve the mental health and HIV care outcomes for young people living with HIV in Zambia.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown promise in using combined economic and stigma reduction interventions to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a potential for success in this approach.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Masa, Rainier Devera — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Masa, Rainier Devera
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.