Improving HIV care by training health care providers
Estamos Juntos (We are Together): Improving HIV care delivery by capacitating health care providers
This study is working to improve HIV care in Mozambique by training healthcare workers to be more caring and respectful, helping them feel better about their jobs and reducing negative attitudes towards patients, so that people living with HIV can get the support they need to stick to their treatment.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Vanderbilt University Medical Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nashville, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10914786 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the delivery of HIV care in Mozambique by training health care providers to offer more compassionate and respectful treatment. It addresses issues such as provider burnout and stigma, which contribute to poor patient adherence to HIV treatment. The project will implement two main interventions: resilience training for providers to improve their job satisfaction and anti-stigma training to change negative attitudes towards patients. By testing these interventions, the research aims to create a more supportive environment for individuals living with HIV.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals living with HIV in Mozambique who are struggling to remain in care due to negative experiences with health care providers.
Not a fit: Patients who are not living with HIV or those who are already receiving compassionate and effective care may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved retention in HIV care and better health outcomes for patients.
How similar studies have performed: Other research has shown that training health care providers can significantly improve patient care experiences and adherence to treatment, suggesting this approach has potential for success.
Where this research is happening
Nashville, United States
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Nashville, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Audet, Carolyn — Vanderbilt University Medical Center
- Study coordinator: Audet, Carolyn
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.