Improving HIV care and prevention for older adults in Uganda
Official title: Strengthening behavioral and social science research capacity to address the evolving challenges in HIV care and prevention in Uganda
Funded at Makerere University College of Health Sciences · NIH-10872340 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking at how older adults in Uganda who are living with HIV can face extra health challenges and stigma, and it aims to create helpful programs to improve their health and reduce stigma while also training new researchers to continue this important work.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Makerere University College of Health Sciences NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kampala, Uganda) |
| Project start | September 18, 2023 |
| Project end | September 30, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2023 |
| Award (this year) | $100,000 |
| NIH project number | 3D43TW011304-05S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-10872340 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are older adults living with HIV, particularly those experiencing co-morbidities or social isolation.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who are younger than the targeted older adult population may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on the challenges faced by older adults living with HIV in Uganda, particularly the increased risk of co-morbidities and the stigma associated with both aging and HIV. It aims to develop and implement tailored interventions to reduce stigma and improve health outcomes for this population. The project also emphasizes training the next generation of researchers to address these issues effectively. By enhancing the capacity of local researchers, the initiative seeks to create sustainable solutions for the growing number of older individuals living with HIV.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and quality of life for older adults living with HIV in Uganda.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in addressing stigma and health outcomes for older adults living with HIV, indicating that this approach has potential.
Where this research is happening
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Makerere University College of Health Sciences
Kampala, Uganda Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kamya, Moses Robert — Makerere University College of Health Sciences
- Study coordinator: Kamya, Moses Robert
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.