Improving HIV prevention and care for adolescents and young adults in Uganda
Official title: Implementation Science to Understand and Design Stakeholder Informed Innovative Interventions to Improve Adolescent and Youth HIV Prevention and Care Continuums in Rural and Urban Uganda
Funded at Mu-Jhu Care · NIH-10925356 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking for better ways to help young people in Uganda who are dealing with HIV by testing new treatments and support systems that make it easier for them to prevent and manage the virus, while also tackling issues like stigma and the need for parental approval.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Mu-Jhu Care NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Kampala, Uganda) |
| Project start | September 8, 2023 |
| Project end | August 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $1,013,417 |
| NIH project number | 5UG1HD113241-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10925356 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are adolescents and young adults aged 15-24 years who are at high risk for HIV.
✕Less likely to help
Patients outside the age range of 15-24 years or those not at risk for HIV may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing HIV prevention and care for adolescents and young adults in Uganda, who are facing high rates of HIV incidence and poor health outcomes. The project aims to evaluate innovative interventions, including the use of long-acting antiretroviral medication, to improve the uptake of HIV prevention methods and ensure better care for those living with HIV. By addressing barriers such as stigma, pill burden, and the need for parental approval, the research seeks to create a more supportive environment for youth. The study will involve community-based service delivery models and will assess the effectiveness of these interventions through rigorous implementation science methods.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve HIV prevention and care outcomes for adolescents and young adults in Uganda.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in implementing community-based interventions for HIV prevention and care, making this approach promising.
Where this research is happening
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Mu-Jhu Care
Kampala, Uganda Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Musoke, Philippa — Mu-Jhu Care
- Study coordinator: Musoke, Philippa
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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.