Improving HIV health and prevention through sustainable development in Kenya
Sustainable Development for Improved HIV Health and Prevention in Kenya (SD4H-Kenya)
This study is all about helping people with HIV/AIDS in Kenya live healthier lives by training local students to find better ways to tackle problems like hunger and poverty that affect their health.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10757634 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the health outcomes of individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya by integrating sustainable development strategies, particularly addressing food security and poverty. The program provides advanced training for Kenyan graduate students in public health and development sciences, equipping them with the skills to tackle the interconnected issues of HIV health, poverty, and food insecurity. By fostering a new generation of researchers, the initiative aims to create innovative solutions that can improve the lives of those affected by HIV in the region.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for participation or benefit from this research are individuals living with HIV/AIDS in Kenya, particularly those affected by poverty and food insecurity.
Not a fit: Patients outside of Kenya or those not living with HIV/AIDS may not receive direct benefits from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and quality of life for individuals living with HIV in Kenya.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown that integrating sustainable development approaches can significantly improve health outcomes in similar contexts, indicating a promising avenue for this initiative.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Cohen, Craig R — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Cohen, Craig R
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.