How armed conflict and climate change affect nutrition in women and children in Africa
Official title: Exposure to armed conflict, climate shocks, and the nutritional status of women and children
Funded at Pennsylvania State University, the · NIH-10740395 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how war and climate changes affect the nutrition of women and children in sub-Saharan Africa, helping us understand the challenges they face in growing healthy and strong during tough times.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R03 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Pennsylvania State University, the NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (University Park, United States) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $160,300 |
| NIH project number | 1R03HD110639-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10740395 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women aged 15-49 and children aged 0-59 months living in sub-Saharan Africa, particularly in areas impacted by armed conflict.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living outside of sub-Saharan Africa or those not affected by armed conflict or climate shocks may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of armed conflict and climate shocks on the nutritional status of women and children in sub-Saharan Africa. By analyzing data from over a million individuals across 35 countries, the study aims to understand how these factors influence child growth and women's body mass index during critical developmental periods. The research will also explore how social, economic, and health-related factors may modify these effects, providing a comprehensive view of the challenges faced in conflict-affected regions. Through this approach, the study seeks to fill important gaps in knowledge regarding malnutrition in these vulnerable populations.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved nutritional interventions and policies for women and children affected by conflict and climate change.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown significant impacts of conflict on health outcomes, suggesting that this study's approach could yield valuable insights.
Where this research is happening
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Pennsylvania State University, the
University Park, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Thiede, Brian — Pennsylvania State University, the
- Study coordinator: Thiede, Brian
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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.