Improving the prevention of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Malawi
Official title: Implementation Science Core [Parent Title: PREVENTING INFANT INFECTIONS WITH IMPLEMENTATION SCIENCE IN MALAWI]
Funded at Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill · NIH-11063845 · Data updated 2026-11-12
This study is all about finding better ways to help prevent mothers in Malawi from passing HIV to their babies, making sure that the best methods are actually used in hospitals and clinics.
Quick facts
| Grant type | P01 program project |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Chapel Hill, United States) |
| Project start | May 15, 2023 |
| Project end | March 31, 2028 |
| Funding year | 2025 |
| Award (this year) | $74,022 |
| NIH project number | 5P01HD112215-03 |
| Project ID | NIH-11063845 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates for this research are pregnant women living with HIV in Malawi who are at risk of transmitting the virus to their infants.
✕Less likely to help
Patients who are not pregnant or do not have HIV may not receive any benefit from this research.
What this research studies
This research focuses on enhancing the implementation of effective interventions to prevent the transmission of HIV from mothers to their infants in Malawi. By utilizing implementation science, the project aims to ensure that these interventions are not only developed but also effectively integrated into real-world healthcare settings. The research will involve assessing barriers and facilitators to implementation, developing data collection tools, and monitoring the outcomes of these interventions to maximize their impact on public health.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could significantly reduce the rates of mother-to-child transmission of HIV, leading to healthier infants and families.
How similar studies have gone: Previous research in implementation science has shown promise in improving health outcomes in similar contexts, indicating that this approach could be effective.
Where this research is happening
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Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Pence, Brian W — Univ of North Carolina Chapel Hill
- Study coordinator: Pence, Brian W
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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.