How forced migration affects HIV risk in young women in northern Mozambique
Official title: The impact of forced migration on HIV vulnerability and prevention among internally displaced adolescent girls and young women in northern Mozambique
Funded at Yale University · NIH-11009386 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study looks at how being forced to move because of conflict affects the risk of HIV for young girls and women in northern Mozambique, aiming to understand their challenges and find better ways to help keep them safe from HIV.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Fellowship grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Yale University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New Haven, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $51,974 |
| NIH project number | 1F31MH136948-01A1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11009386 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for participation are adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 who have been recently displaced due to conflict in northern Mozambique.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not adolescents or young women, or those who have not experienced forced migration, may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research investigates the impact of forced migration on the vulnerability of adolescent girls and young women to HIV in northern Mozambique, where over a million people have been displaced due to conflict. The study aims to identify specific traumatic stressors that these young women face during displacement and how these factors may increase their risk of HIV infection. By engaging with recently displaced individuals, the research will also explore effective HIV prevention strategies tailored to their unique circumstances. The approach includes mediation analysis to understand the relationship between trauma and HIV vulnerability.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved HIV prevention strategies specifically designed for displaced adolescent girls and young women.
How similar studies have gone: While there is limited research specifically addressing this population, studies have shown that trauma-informed approaches can be effective in improving health outcomes in similar vulnerable groups.
Where this research is happening
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Yale University
New Haven, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Chantre, Catherine Lima — Yale University
- Study coordinator: Chantre, Catherine Lima
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.