Helping young women in Africa access health services through friendly drug vendors
AmbassADDOrs for Health: Supporting young women's health through girl-friendly drug vendors
This study is all about helping young women in sub-Saharan Africa by making drug shops friendlier and more supportive places where they can get important health services like HIV prevention and birth control, so they can better understand their health and avoid unintended pregnancies.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11059082 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on improving the health of adolescent girls and young women in sub-Saharan Africa by creating welcoming drug shops that provide essential sexual and reproductive health services, including HIV prevention and contraception. The project evaluates a program called Malkia Klabu, which aims to attract young women to these drug shops by fostering a supportive environment. By utilizing a mixed-methods approach, the research seeks to understand how these interventions can increase awareness of HIV status and reduce unintended pregnancies among this vulnerable population.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 living in sub-Saharan Africa.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 15-24 or those not residing in sub-Saharan Africa may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly enhance access to vital health services for young women, leading to better health outcomes and empowerment.
How similar studies have performed: Previous pilot studies have shown promising results with similar approaches, indicating potential for success in this research.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Liu, Jenny Xin — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Liu, Jenny Xin
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.