Improving health outcomes for children and families in low-income countries
Official title: Addressing the Research Capacity Gap in Global Child, Adolescent, & Family Health Utilizing Implementation and Data Sciences
Funded at Washington University · NIH-11126422 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working to improve health for children, teens, and their caregivers in low-income countries, especially in Africa and Asia, by finding better ways to use research and data to create helpful health solutions that fit their needs.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Washington University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Saint Louis, United States) |
| Project start | July 1, 2024 |
| Project end | June 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $337,452 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW012275-03S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11126422 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research include children and adolescents under 21 years old, as well as their adult caregivers living in low- and middle-income countries.
✕Less likely to help
Patients living in high-income countries or those outside the targeted age range may not receive direct benefits from this research.
What this research studies
This research aims to address health disparities affecting children, adolescents, and their caregivers in low- and middle-income countries, particularly in Sub-Saharan Africa and parts of Asia. It focuses on utilizing implementation and data sciences to develop effective public health solutions that are context-specific and timely. By training researchers and healthcare providers, the project seeks to enhance the translation of scientific evidence into practice, ultimately improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations. The methodology includes data analysis to identify health patterns and gaps in healthcare systems.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health services and outcomes for children and families in underserved regions.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using implementation and data sciences to improve health outcomes in similar populations, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
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Washington University
Saint Louis, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ssewamala, Fred M — Washington University
- Study coordinator: Ssewamala, Fred M
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.