Improving HIV prevention and treatment services in family planning clinics
Systems analysis and improvement approach to improve integration of HIV prevention and treatment services
This study is looking at how combining HIV prevention and treatment services with family planning clinics can better help young women and girls in East and Southern Africa, and it aims to find the best ways to make these services work together to improve care for them.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-11061874 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on integrating HIV prevention and treatment services with family planning (FP) clinics in East and Southern Africa, particularly targeting adolescent girls and young women who are disproportionately affected by HIV. The study employs a Systems Analysis and Improvement Approach (SAIA) to evaluate how effectively these services can be combined to enhance care delivery. By conducting a cluster-randomized trial, the research aims to assess the impact of SAIA on improving HIV counseling, testing, and linkage to care when implemented by local public health workers. The goal is to identify effective strategies that can be scaled up to better serve the community.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are women and adolescent girls living in East and Southern Africa who are at risk of or living with HIV.
Not a fit: Patients outside of East and Southern Africa or those not at risk of HIV may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved access to HIV prevention and treatment services for women and adolescent girls in East and Southern Africa.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success with similar integration approaches, indicating potential for effective implementation in this context.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Eastment, Mckenna Claire — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Eastment, Mckenna Claire
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.