Helping young women in Nepal improve their health before pregnancy
Reducing anemia among young, preconception women in Nepal through a household level group norm and behavior change intervention and micronutrient supplementation
This project helps young women in Nepal, their husbands, and mothers-in-law learn about nutrition and healthy relationships to prevent anemia before pregnancy.
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-11137710 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
Many young women in Nepal face challenges like low social standing and unequal gender norms, which can affect their health before they become pregnant. This project brings together newly married women, their husbands, and mothers-in-law in group sessions. These sessions teach about good nutrition, strengthen family communication, and promote fairer household practices. The goal is to improve the health and well-being of these women, especially by reducing anemia.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal participants are newly married women in Nepal, along with their husbands and mothers-in-law, who are interested in improving family health and nutrition.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Nepal or those not in the preconception phase of life may not directly benefit from this specific program.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this approach could significantly reduce anemia and improve the overall health of young women and their future children in Nepal.
How similar studies have performed: A pilot version of this educational group approach showed promising results, with participants finding it feasible and acceptable, and improving nutritional practices.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Diamond-Smith, Nadia Griffi — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Diamond-Smith, Nadia Griffi
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.