Improving access to HIV prevention for young women in Tanzania
Making women's options for HIV prevention in Tanzania accessible and joining implementation science capacity building (MWOTAJI)
This study is looking at how to make it easier for young women aged 15-24 in Tanzania to access HIV prevention methods like PrEP by creating friendly community pharmacies where they can feel comfortable getting the help they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
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| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Centre of Excellence in Health Monitoring and Evaluation NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Morogoro, Tanzania U Rep) |
| Project ID | NIH-10930938 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the accessibility of HIV prevention methods, particularly pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), for adolescent girls and young women (AGYW) aged 15-24 in Tanzania. It aims to address the barriers these young women face, such as stigma and limited awareness, by implementing a community-based pharmacy model called Malkia Klabu, which is designed to create a welcoming environment for AGYW. The study will evaluate how this model can improve the uptake of PrEP and other sexual and reproductive health services, ultimately empowering these young women to prevent HIV and unintended pregnancies.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls and young women aged 15-24 living in Tanzania who are at risk of HIV infection.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 15-24 or those not residing in Tanzania may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly increase the number of young women in Tanzania who access and utilize effective HIV prevention methods.
How similar studies have performed: Previous studies have shown promise in using community-based approaches to improve access to HIV prevention, indicating that this model may be effective.
Where this research is happening
Morogoro, Tanzania U Rep
- Centre of Excellence in Health Monitoring and Evaluation — Morogoro, Tanzania U Rep (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Anasel, Mackfallen Giliadi — Centre of Excellence in Health Monitoring and Evaluation
- Study coordinator: Anasel, Mackfallen Giliadi
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.