Improving health visits for adolescents in Tanzania
Adolescent Wellness Visits in Tanzania
This study is looking to improve health services for teenagers in Tanzania by introducing special health visits that cover not just HIV and sexual health, but also other important topics like nutrition and mental health, all while working closely with schools to make it easier for young people to get the care they need.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10875279 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research aims to enhance access to health services for adolescents in Tanzania, particularly focusing on HIV and sexual and reproductive health. It evaluates a new health service platform called Adolescent Wellness Visits (AWVs), which combines sexual and reproductive health services with other essential health information and services. By implementing these visits during the last year of primary school, the project seeks to encourage health-seeking behavior among young people and address various health issues such as nutrition, vision, dental, and mental health. The approach involves collaboration between health facilities and schools to ensure that adolescents receive timely and comprehensive care.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 12 to 20 years living in Tanzania who are in need of health services.
Not a fit: Patients outside the age range of 12 to 20 years or those not residing in Tanzania may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve health outcomes for adolescents by increasing their access to essential health services.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating health services can effectively improve access and outcomes for adolescents, suggesting a promising approach in this context.
Where this research is happening
Chapel Hill, United States
- Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill — Chapel Hill, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Baumgartner, Joy Noel — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Baumgartner, Joy Noel
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.