Improving sexual and reproductive health for mobile fishermen and their partners in Kenya
Official title: Couples Advancing Together for Safer Conception (CAT-SC): A couples’-based intervention to improve engagement in sexual and reproductive health services for mobile fisherfolk in Kenya
Funded at University of California, San Francisco · NIH-11013879 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is looking to improve sexual and reproductive health services for mobile fishermen and their partners in Kenya, helping them work together to stay healthy and reduce the risk of HIV through better communication and support.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Francisco NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (San Francisco, United States) |
| Project start | February 1, 2023 |
| Project end | January 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $179,848 |
| NIH project number | 5K01MH132435-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11013879 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are mobile fishermen and their partners living in the Lake Victoria region of Kenya.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not part of the mobile fisherfolk community or those living outside the targeted geographic area may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing sexual and reproductive health services for mobile fishermen and their partners in Kenya, a group at high risk for HIV due to their lifestyle and behaviors. The project aims to adapt a couples-based intervention that promotes safer conception and encourages male involvement in health services. By addressing relationship dynamics and communication skills, the research seeks to improve engagement in HIV prevention efforts. The methodology includes mixed methods to gather and analyze data from couples, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of their needs and behaviors.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to improved health outcomes and reduced HIV transmission rates among mobile fisherfolk and their partners.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in using couples-based interventions for HIV prevention, indicating a promising approach for this vulnerable population.
Where this research is happening
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University of California, San Francisco
San Francisco, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Gutin, Sarah a — University of California, San Francisco
- Study coordinator: Gutin, Sarah a
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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.