Improving HIV health outcomes for adolescents in Haiti
Official title: Research Training Program in Adolescent HIV in Haiti
Funded at Gheskio Center · NIH-10756966 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about helping young people in Haiti who are living with HIV by bringing health services closer to their communities and training local professionals to better support them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Gheskio Center NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Port-Au-Prince, Haiti) |
| Project start | April 22, 2020 |
| Project end | December 31, 2025 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $301,600 |
| NIH project number | 5D43TW011295-05 |
| Project ID | NIH-10756966 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents aged 10 to 24 years living with or at risk of HIV in Haiti.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 10 to 24 years or those not residing in Haiti may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This program aims to enhance the health outcomes of adolescents and young adults affected by HIV in Haiti by providing community-based services and training. It focuses on extending HIV services beyond clinics to improve access and effectiveness. The initiative includes establishing Haiti's first PhD program in Public Health, training local professionals in HIV prevention, treatment, and related health issues. By fostering local expertise, the program seeks to empower future leaders in adolescent health research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve HIV-related health outcomes for adolescents and young adults in Haiti.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in community-based health interventions for HIV, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Gheskio Center
Port-Au-Prince, Haiti Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pape, Jean William — Gheskio Center
- Study coordinator: Pape, Jean William
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.