Improving mental health support for young women in South Africa during HIV prevention.
Adaptation and optimization of the Friendship Bench mental health intervention for adolescent girls and young women in South African PrEP delivery settings
This study is all about creating a supportive program that combines mental health help with HIV prevention for young girls and women in South Africa, making sure it fits their needs and improves their overall well-being.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| 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-10796972 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research focuses on adapting and optimizing a mental health intervention specifically designed for adolescent girls and young women in South Africa who are receiving HIV prevention services. The approach involves human-centered design to ensure that the intervention meets the unique needs of this population. By integrating mental health support with PrEP delivery, the research aims to enhance the overall well-being of participants. The study will involve collaboration with a multidisciplinary team to develop effective implementation strategies and evaluate the intervention's impact.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are adolescent girls and young women in South Africa who are at risk for HIV and experiencing mental health challenges.
Not a fit: Patients who are not adolescent girls or young women, or those not engaged in HIV prevention services, may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide young women with improved mental health support alongside HIV prevention, leading to better health outcomes.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown success in integrating mental health interventions with HIV prevention efforts, indicating a promising approach.
Where this research is happening
San Francisco, United States
- University of California, San Francisco — San Francisco, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Velloza, Jennifer — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Velloza, Jennifer
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.