Improving support for women facing intimate partner violence in Kenyan informal settlements
Official title: Adapting a low-cost intimate partner violence (IPV) and mental health response intervention for women in informal settlements in Kenya
Funded at Columbia Univ New York Morningside · NIH-10893981 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is working on a helpful program to support women in informal settlements in Kenya who are dealing with intimate partner violence and mental health challenges, making sure they can easily get the care they need at local clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | Career grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Columbia Univ New York Morningside NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | September 23, 2021 |
| Project end | July 31, 2026 |
| Funding year | 2024 |
| Award (this year) | $181,576 |
| NIH project number | 5K01TW011775-04 |
| Project ID | NIH-10893981 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are women living in informal settlements in Kenya who have experienced intimate partner violence.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who do not live in informal settlements or have not experienced intimate partner violence may not benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on developing a low-cost intervention to address intimate partner violence (IPV) and associated mental health issues among women living in informal settlements in Kenya. The project aims to identify barriers and facilitators to screening and intervention in healthcare settings, ensuring that women receive the necessary support. By adapting existing strategies to the unique context of informal settlements, the research seeks to create effective response protocols that can be implemented in local clinics. The ultimate goal is to enhance access to care for women affected by IPV and improve their mental health outcomes.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could provide critical support and resources to women experiencing intimate partner violence, improving their mental health and overall well-being.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research has shown success in adapting interventions for IPV in various contexts, suggesting that this approach could be effective in informal settlements as well.
Where this research is happening
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Columbia Univ New York Morningside
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Winter, Samantha C. — Columbia Univ New York Morningside
- Study coordinator: Winter, Samantha C.
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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.