Improving HIV prevention for pregnant women through community pharmacies
The design and evaluation of strategies to implement HIV prevention interventions for pregnant women in community pharmacy settings
This study is looking at how to make it easier for pregnant women in western Kenya to access important HIV prevention services at local pharmacies, like PrEP and STI testing, to help keep them and their babies healthy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of Washington NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Seattle, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10754227 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing access to HIV prevention interventions for pregnant women in high HIV-burden areas, particularly in western Kenya. It aims to utilize community pharmacies as a primary point of contact for these women, offering services such as oral pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), STI screening, and partner testing. The study will explore which combinations of these interventions are most effective and how to implement them efficiently in pharmacy settings. By understanding the preferences of pregnant women regarding these services, the research seeks to optimize their uptake and improve health outcomes.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women living in high HIV-burden areas, particularly those who may have limited access to traditional healthcare services.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those living in low HIV-burden areas may not receive any benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the risk of HIV infection among pregnant women, leading to healthier pregnancies and improved maternal and child health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in utilizing community pharmacies for health interventions, indicating that this approach has potential for effective implementation.
Where this research is happening
Seattle, United States
- University of Washington — Seattle, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Mugambi, Melissa — University of Washington
- Study coordinator: Mugambi, Melissa
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.