Long-term HIV prevention and mental health support for adolescent girls and young women in Uganda
Official title: Suubi4HER Round 2: Examining the Long-term Impact of A Combination Interventionon HIV Prevention, Care and Mental Health for Adolescents and Young Women in Uganda
Funded at New York University · NIH-11624009 · Data updated 2026-11-12
A long-term program in rural Uganda tests if combining economic support and family strengthening helps teenage girls stay HIV-free and improve mental health as they grow into young adults.
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | New York University NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (New York, United States) |
| Project start | August 1, 2017 |
| Project end | March 31, 2029 |
| Funding year | 2026 |
| Award (this year) | $227,299 |
| NIH project number | 3R01MH113486-08S1 |
| Project ID | NIH-11624009 on NIH RePORTER |
Who could benefit from this research
✓Could help
Ideal candidates are adolescent girls and young women aged roughly 12-21 years living in poverty-impacted, HIV-burdened rural Uganda communities.
✕Less likely to help
Some participants may not experience measurable improvements in HIV risk behaviors or mental health during the study period.
What this research studies
This project follows adolescent girls in poverty-affected areas of Uganda to see if an integrated package of economic empowerment and family support reduces HIV risk behaviors and improves mental health over time. It builds on a previous study and tracks outcomes through late adolescence into young adulthood. The research uses real-world settings and ongoing follow-up to understand long-term effects on prevention, care, and well-being. The focus is on HIV-negative girls for prevention and on care trajectories for those living with HIV, within high-risk communities.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, the program could provide a scalable model that reduces HIV risk and supports mental health for young women in vulnerable settings.
How similar studies have gone: Prior Suubi4Her work suggests potential benefits, but long-term, real-world outcomes remain to be demonstrated.
Where this research is happening
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New York University
New York, United States Active
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Ssewamala, Fred M — New York University
- Study coordinator: Ssewamala, Fred M
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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.