Improving maternal and newborn health through agricultural support in Kenya
Randomized controlled trial of an agricultural livelihood intervention to improve maternal and newborn health and nutrition in Kenya
This study is looking at how helping pregnant women with HIV in Kenya improve their farming can lead to better health and nutrition for both them and their babies, especially by tackling food shortages during pregnancy.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| 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-11085574 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates how agricultural livelihood interventions can enhance maternal and infant health and nutrition, particularly for pregnant women living with HIV in Kenya. By providing support for small-scale farming, the study aims to address food insecurity, which is a significant factor affecting health outcomes. The approach includes implementing agricultural practices during early pregnancy to assess their effectiveness on improving birth outcomes and breastfeeding practices. The research will also explore the challenges and factors influencing the success of these interventions in rural settings.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women, especially those living with HIV, who are experiencing food insecurity in rural Kenya.
Not a fit: Patients who are not pregnant or those living in urban areas with sufficient food security may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health and nutrition outcomes for mothers and infants in food-insecure regions.
How similar studies have performed: While agricultural interventions have been studied in various contexts, this specific approach targeting pregnant women in sub-Saharan Africa is relatively novel and underexplored.
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.