Identifying and supporting pregnant women with HIV in Kenya to improve their health outcomes
Piloting risk stratification and tailored interventions with pregnant and postpartum women with HIV in Kenya to prevent disengagement from care and viral failure
This study is looking to help pregnant and new moms living with HIV in Kenya by finding out who might be struggling the most due to issues like stigma and violence, and then offering them a special program called Problem Management Plus to help them cope and stay on track with their HIV care.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Colorado Denver NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Aurora, UNITED STATES) |
| Project ID | NIH-10907563 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in Kenya, aiming to identify those at risk of poor health outcomes due to challenges like stigma and violence. It utilizes a tailored intervention called Problem Management Plus (PM+), which combines therapy and behavioral strategies to help these women manage psychosocial stressors and stay engaged in their HIV care. By developing a risk calculator based on various data points, the study seeks to provide targeted support to those who need it most.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant and postpartum women living with HIV in Kenya who may be experiencing difficulties in adhering to treatment due to psychosocial stressors.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or postpartum women living with HIV, or those who are not located in Kenya, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for pregnant and postpartum women with HIV, reducing the risk of mother-to-child transmission and enhancing their overall well-being.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar psychosocial interventions in improving treatment adherence among vulnerable populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
Aurora, UNITED STATES
- University of Colorado Denver — Aurora, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn — University of Colorado Denver
- Study coordinator: Abuogi, Lisa Lynn
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.