Improving mental health care for pregnant women living with HIV in Kenya
Official title: Integration of stepped care for Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders among Women Living with HIV in Kenya
Funded at Kenyatta National Hospital · NIH-10931343 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to help women living with HIV in Kenya who are dealing with mood and anxiety issues during and after pregnancy by adding mental health support to their regular healthcare visits.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Kenyatta National Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Nairobi, Kenya) |
| Project start | September 19, 2023 |
| Project end | July 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $644,759 |
| NIH project number | 5R01MH133266-02 |
| Project ID | NIH-10931343 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant or postpartum women living with HIV in Kenya who are experiencing mood or anxiety disorders.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not living with HIV or who do not have perinatal mood and anxiety disorders may not receive benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on addressing perinatal mood and anxiety disorders (PMAD) among women living with HIV in Kenya. It aims to integrate evidence-based interventions into routine antenatal care and prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission services. The approach includes universal mental health screening, counseling interventions, and telepsychiatry for women with severe symptoms. By developing tailored strategies to enhance provider training and improve care delivery, the project seeks to ensure that these women receive the mental health support they need during and after pregnancy.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly improve mental health outcomes for pregnant women living with HIV, leading to better overall health for both mothers and their children.
How similar studies have gone: Similar approaches have shown promise in integrating mental health care into maternal health services in other low- and middle-income countries, indicating potential for success in this context.
Where this research is happening
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Kenyatta National Hospital
Nairobi, Kenya Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Kinuthia, John — Kenyatta National Hospital
- Study coordinator: Kinuthia, John
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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.